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SW65 UNM

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,284 mi
Last recorded85,284 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 UNM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 76,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2025 76,515 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting as should (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Jan 2024 65,685 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Heat shield around tank loose and rattling needed for test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil just above he minimum

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 55,634 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside front strut top mount in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,008 miles

Rear of front discs are worn and corroded

Wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

oil just above the minimum

Pass 18 Jan 2021 36,474 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 30,089 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 15,823 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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SW65 UNM 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 SW65 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

SW65 UNM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is SW65 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 UNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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