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SS16 BWG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,350 mi
Last recorded72,350 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BWG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,350 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,423 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 May 2024 64,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 May 2023 56,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,010 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 52,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,964 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 46,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 29,739 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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SS16 BWG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 SS16 BWG, 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 SS16 BWG registered?

SS16 BWG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SS16 BWG safe to buy?

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