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RE16 XUH

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,604 mi
Last recorded38,604 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE16 XUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,604 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 33,326 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 26,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 26,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,791 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 19,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 17,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 12,645 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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RE16 XUH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 RE16 XUH, 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 RE16 XUH registered?

RE16 XUH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2016.

Is RE16 XUH safe to buy?

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