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SX16 EWM

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX16 EWM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 109,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/r axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,876 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & N/S/F pipe ends at flexies corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R pipe ends at flexie corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,650 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 46,733 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 35,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,961 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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SX16 EWM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 SX16 EWM, 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 SX16 EWM registered?

SX16 EWM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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