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RK16 XHZ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,619 mi
Last recorded53,619 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 XHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 53,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 44,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 38,050 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 34,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Won't come out sufficiently (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 26,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (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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RK16 XHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

RK16 XHZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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