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KR65 OEW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR65 OEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 85,651 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 80,762 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 76,547 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 76,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 72,348 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields loose

Fail 2 Jan 2021 68,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields loose

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 38,232 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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KR65 OEW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR65 OEW, 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 KR65 OEW registered?

KR65 OEW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2016.

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