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SW16 TLN

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,952 mi
Last recorded66,952 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 TLN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 66,952 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,046 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 45,311 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front exhaust heat shield insecure rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2023 36,911 miles

Front oil leakage from engine under tray fitted

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,837 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))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 29,836 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,134 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 12,279 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 TLN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW16 TLN registered?

SW16 TLN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is SW16 TLN safe to buy?

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