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SH16 KWS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,373 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 73,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 63,458 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers are seeping grease

Fail 5 Apr 2024 63,458 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29 % imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers are seeping grease

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 44,294 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 43,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.84mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,242 miles

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 KWS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

SH16 KWS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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