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RK16 UTX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,686 mi
Last recorded67,686 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 UTX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 67,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 61,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 49,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 38,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 33,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge-185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and floor shields fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 33,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended felt locked when went to test , then when pulled clicked and all of webbing flew out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not pull out feels as inertia locked (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low outer edge-185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and floor shields fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,273 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,037 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly wearing low from inner edges

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 UTX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 RK16 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

RK16 UTX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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