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SH16 KTK

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 KTK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 62,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,365 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 56,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,349 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 40,463 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,446 miles

UNDERBODY LIKE NEW TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALLSPRINGS BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ADVISORY ONLY

Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,301 miles

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

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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SH16 KTK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SH16 KTK, 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 SH16 KTK registered?

SH16 KTK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is SH16 KTK safe to buy?

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