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EX16 KKV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

30,721 mi
Last recorded30,721 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX16 KKV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 30,721 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 22,459 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 22,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 22,390 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 22,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 22,032 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 22,032 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,214 miles

Slight knock in steering intermediate shaft

Fail 17 Mar 2020 21,214 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight knock in steering intermediate shaft

Pass 23 Feb 2019 19,694 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

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

N/s/f tyre starting to wear in tread

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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EX16 KKV 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 63.6%.

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 EX16 KKV, 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 EX16 KKV registered?

EX16 KKV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is EX16 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX16 KKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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