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RK16 UTS

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,793 mi
Last recorded81,793 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 UTS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 81,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,498 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 74,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 61,391 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

Fail 6 Mar 2023 61,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt is slow to return

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only just met the requirements for MOT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 52,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 37,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 28,094 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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RK16 UTS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 RK16 UTS, 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 RK16 UTS registered?

RK16 UTS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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