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SY16 RUJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,314 mi
Last recorded75,314 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 RUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber mount corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 70,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 70,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,115 miles

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Fail 4 Sep 2023 66,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t6o hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 60,696 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front t6o hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,135 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,807 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 39,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,796 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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SY16 RUJ 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 SY16 RUJ, 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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SY16 RUJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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