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CU16 XAW

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,308 mi
Last recorded40,308 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XAW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,308 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 38,280 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 38,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 34,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 31,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 31,934 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 29,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 29,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 27,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CU16 XAW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU16 XAW, 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 CU16 XAW registered?

CU16 XAW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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