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SO65 TYA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,395 mi
Last recorded46,395 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 TYA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 42,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,395 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 30,768 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS illuminated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 25,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 18,250 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 14,632 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 14,625 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 nuts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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SO65 TYA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 SO65 TYA, 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 SO65 TYA registered?

SO65 TYA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is SO65 TYA safe to buy?

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