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CU16 XBO

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 XBO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,804 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,538 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,896 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,240 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 54,237 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,003 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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CU16 XBO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 CU16 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

CU16 XBO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is CU16 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 XBO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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