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SO16 MZG

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,722 mi
Last recorded40,722 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 MZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 40,722 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Surface Rust

Pass 31 Oct 2024 36,360 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to offside and nearside hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to offside and nearside brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield missing at fuel tank

Pass 14 Nov 2023 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,537 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 25,558 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 25,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,478 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 MZG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

SO16 MZG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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