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KU16 XAT

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU16 XAT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 68,785 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 68,785 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

TPMS on indicate a under inflated tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,523 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,621 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 62,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 57,404 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 44,229 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 29,099 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 29,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856016 adv wa (5.2.3 (e))

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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KU16 XAT 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 KU16 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU16 XAT registered?

KU16 XAT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 July 2016.

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