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CU16 XBR

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 78,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 58,149 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,860 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 53,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,535 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 37,179 miles

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 33,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 26,760 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 26,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 XBR 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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

CU16 XBR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is CU16 XBR safe to buy?

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