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SW16 OWV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,703 mi
Last recorded66,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 66,703 miles

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

under tray's fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 58,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 58,235 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt is locked at full extension and does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 49,479 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 49,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,991 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 28,266 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp in op

Fail 24 Jun 2022 28,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp in op

Pass 28 Jun 2021 18,646 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 18,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,456 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 OWV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

SW16 OWV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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