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SH16 KWB

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,113 mi
Last recorded16,113 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 16,113 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 10,377 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 10,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper deteriorated.

Pass 23 Feb 2024 8,383 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 8,383 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 7,573 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 7,013 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 6,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 5,205 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 KWB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KWB, 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 KWB registered?

SH16 KWB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is SH16 KWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 KWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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