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SY16 MSU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 MSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top cracked along part of offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 122,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heatshield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top cracked along part of offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very worn 185/60/16 86h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and inner edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,637 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,032 miles

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

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

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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SY16 MSU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 SY16 MSU, 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 SY16 MSU registered?

SY16 MSU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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