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SP16 OZR

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 39,665 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 39,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,726 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 33,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 29,256 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 29,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 21,340 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 21,340 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 18,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 14,557 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 OZR 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 OZR, 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 SP16 OZR registered?

SP16 OZR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is SP16 OZR safe to buy?

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