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SW16 YZH

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,777 mi
Last recorded61,777 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 61,777 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,733 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 56,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 46,146 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 46,145 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,591 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,676 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 41,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 39,917 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 YZH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

SW16 YZH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is SW16 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW16 YZH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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