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KE65 VWR

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,950 mi
Last recorded80,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE65 VWR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 80,950 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 80,946 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))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,190 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 73,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,200 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,464 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2023 54,453 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front inner brake pads appear low unable to measure

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,391 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2022 44,391 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,769 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 26,165 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jul 2020 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 11,003 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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KE65 VWR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE65 VWR, 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 KE65 VWR registered?

KE65 VWR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 February 2016.

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