MOT Status
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79,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure over rear silencer
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERYCLOSE TO LIMIT .Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fuel tank heat shield loose/ratteling
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60R 16 86H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERYCLOSE TO LIMIT .Replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fuel tank heat shield loose/ratteling
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank heat shield loose
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank heat shield loose
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear wiper blade worn
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW16 AKZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW16 AKZ, 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 SW16 AKZ registered?
SW16 AKZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.
Is SW16 AKZ safe to buy?
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