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KV65 KVO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,274 mi
Last recorded113,274 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV65 KVO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 113,274 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 94,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer shield slightly loose

Pass 20 Jun 2023 86,093 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,388 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 81,378 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Left passenger rear (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front CV boot split but preventing Ingress of dirt

Offside Front Inside wheel covered in CV grease

Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,885 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2020 61,898 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,722 miles

Front Inner 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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KV65 KVO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 KV65 KVO, 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 KV65 KVO registered?

KV65 KVO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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