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SW16 AOL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,436 mi
Last recorded16,436 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 AOL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 16,436 miles

TPMS light on indicating loss of tyre pressure

Fail 4 Mar 2026 16,436 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

TPMS light on indicating loss of tyre pressure

Pass 5 Mar 2025 9,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 9,061 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 8,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 8,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded lower coil heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 7,646 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 6,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 5,580 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 5,580 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 May 2019 3,899 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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SW16 AOL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SW16 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

SW16 AOL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is SW16 AOL safe to buy?

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