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SR16 PXP

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 PXP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 58,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

different sized tyres fitted to rear of vehicle compared with front tyres.

Fail 23 Feb 2026 58,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner and outer edges of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end of brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

different sized tyres fitted to rear of vehicle compared with front tyres.

Pass 19 Feb 2025 52,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,057 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,137 miles

Front tyre inner treads have slight wear

Pass 9 Mar 2022 35,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 18,848 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 PXP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SR16 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

SR16 PXP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is SR16 PXP safe to buy?

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