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SN16 ULA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,305 mi
Last recorded48,305 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 ULA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 48,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,831 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,988 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 24,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 22,106 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,297 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 19,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 15,173 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 13,547 miles

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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SN16 ULA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN16 ULA, 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 SN16 ULA registered?

SN16 ULA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is SN16 ULA safe to buy?

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