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SO16 CVU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,186 mi
Last recorded102,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 CVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 85,433 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,211 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres ageing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,475 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,741 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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SO16 CVU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO16 CVU, 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 SO16 CVU registered?

SO16 CVU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is SO16 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO16 CVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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