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SO16 UFX

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,381 mi
Last recorded68,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 UFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 68,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 64,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,464 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield loose at fuel tank

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre TREAD

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY HEATSHIELDS CORRODED AND INSECURE

DEEP CUT IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,849 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 UFX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 UFX, 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 UFX registered?

SO16 UFX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2016.

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