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SH16 KWE

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,308 mi
Last recorded84,308 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 KWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,308 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield at fuel tank loose/rattling

rear wiper torn

small chip on windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2024 84,308 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield at fuel tank loose/rattling

rear wiper torn

small chip on windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,105 miles

Heat shields insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,856 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,663 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 48,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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SH16 KWE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

SH16 KWE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 May 2016.

Is SH16 KWE safe to buy?

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