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SP16 XTA

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,400 mi
Last recorded56,400 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP16 XTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 56,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places and cracking in treads - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2026 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places and cracking in treads - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places and cracking in treads - 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,482 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 24,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 12,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,105 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 XTA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

SP16 XTA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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