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SV16 SYP

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 SYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 51,240 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 51,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 May 2025 46,581 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake dust covers

Offside Rear seat belt operation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn operation

Pass 27 May 2024 44,742 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 44,726 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

support below exhaust damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,549 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor stone chips (within mot regulations) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 37,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,402 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 28,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,162 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 SYP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

SV16 SYP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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