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SV16 SYO

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,358 mi
Last recorded90,358 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 SYO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2026 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt not retracking (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,008 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 84,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed nearside rear and corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Tank shield missing. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retraction needs assistance.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 80,476 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 80,476 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,887 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 67,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 54,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 43,088 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,465 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,165 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 SYO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 SV16 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

SV16 SYO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is SV16 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV16 SYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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