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SR16 AYC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,414 mi
Last recorded80,414 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 AYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,414 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 77,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front daytime running lamp

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,087 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2022 53,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 38,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 22,109 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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SR16 AYC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SR16 AYC, 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 SR16 AYC registered?

SR16 AYC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is SR16 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR16 AYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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