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SM16 ZZS

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,113 mi
Last recorded82,113 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 ZZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,113 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,080 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,160 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,064 miles

Central Rear heat shield slight insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2020 35,486 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 18,871 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SM16 ZZS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,726 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM16 ZZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM16 ZZS registered?

SM16 ZZS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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