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CU66 RKA

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,415 mi
Last recorded56,415 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU66 RKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 56,415 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 56,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 56,130 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 55,176 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 55,176 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 52,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,506 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 46,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,751 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,055 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,055 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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CU66 RKA 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 CU66 RKA, 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 CU66 RKA registered?

CU66 RKA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 September 2016.

Is CU66 RKA safe to buy?

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