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SS16 NEO

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,676 mi
Last recorded48,676 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 NEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,679 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 37,679 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Both rear exhaust heat shields loose/insecure

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

Headlamp aim too low Both too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 19,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 17,186 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 14,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 10,391 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 NEO 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 SS16 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

SS16 NEO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is SS16 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS16 NEO 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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