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SS03 SLX

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,173 mi
Last recorded68,173 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS03 SLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 60,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 52,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 37,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,340 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,560 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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SS03 SLX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SS03 SLX, 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 SS03 SLX registered?

SS03 SLX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SS03 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS03 SLX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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