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KP16 YRS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 YRS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,705 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 59,230 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 59,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front near limit 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 46,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,412 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,696 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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KP16 YRS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KP16 YRS, 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 KP16 YRS registered?

KP16 YRS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KP16 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP16 YRS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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