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SH16 KVM

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 KVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 55,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 53,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 46,635 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 38,391 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2023

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 28,503 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 28,499 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2021 18,854 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear, off side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 11,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear seat belt retracts slowly

Pass 13 Jun 2019 2,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 2,539 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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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SH16 KVM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

SH16 KVM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is SH16 KVM safe to buy?

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