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SV16 SXW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,033 mi
Last recorded58,033 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 SXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 58,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes getting corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front disks and pads worn on inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 43,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front disks and pads worn on inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,931 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 39,929 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short brakes pipes to rear wheel cylinders corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished Between tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished Between tread

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly scuffed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,733 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,610 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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SV16 SXW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV16 SXW, 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 SV16 SXW registered?

SV16 SXW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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