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SW65 PNZ

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 PNZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 69,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 53,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread and both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2023 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread and both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged but still prevents the ingress of dirt. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 14,222 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 9,189 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 9,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SW65 PNZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW65 PNZ, 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 SW65 PNZ registered?

SW65 PNZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is SW65 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 PNZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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