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SO16 ONZ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,069 mi
Last recorded37,069 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 ONZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 37,069 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front badly cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer pipe at flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 33,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 29,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 25,925 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 25,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint with flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 22,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 18,501 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 1856515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 13,876 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 ONZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 ONZ, 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 ONZ registered?

SO16 ONZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SO16 ONZ safe to buy?

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