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AS08 KAZ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,293 mi
Last recorded61,293 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS08 KAZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,293 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 53,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting. (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle is jammed and not allowing belt clip to plug in. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Not retracting. (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining clip (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 16 Mar 2021 41,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,992 miles

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

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

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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AS08 KAZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AS08 KAZ, 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 AS08 KAZ registered?

AS08 KAZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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