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SR16 PXA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 PXA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 48,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 48,772 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,602 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 43,276 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 43,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 10 Apr 2024 33,223 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 25,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 25,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 18,019 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 17,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 16,817 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,889 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 PXA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SR16 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

SR16 PXA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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