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R15 RTT

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,588 mi
Last recorded41,588 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 RTT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 41,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,036 miles

Offside Rear foot brake and both handbrakes squeaking noise when operated.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 39,036 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear foot brake and both handbrakes squeaking noise when operated.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 33,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 31,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,820 miles

front brake pads low.wear on edges of both front tyres. o/s/f tyre on 2.7mm.

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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R15 RTT 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R15 RTT, 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 R15 RTT registered?

R15 RTT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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