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SP16 OHO

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,277 mi
Last recorded37,277 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 OHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 37,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease unable to inspect pipe properly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease unable to inspect pipe properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 37,273 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has detached from ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flex pipe has only just met mot requirements replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease unable to inspect pipe properly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flex pipe has only just met mot requirements replace soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe covered in grease unable to inspect pipe properly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 34,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2023 28,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield at fuel tank damaged and insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,761 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 25,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,840 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 21,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 15,650 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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SP16 OHO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP16 OHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP16 OHO registered?

SP16 OHO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SP16 OHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP16 OHO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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