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SO65 WBK

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,372 mi
Last recorded49,372 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 WBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 49,372 miles

Central exhaust heat sheild loose cuasing ratling noise

Fail 2 Feb 2026 49,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heat sheild loose cuasing ratling noise

Pass 20 Jan 2025 38,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 all around cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 all around wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,369 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake piped joined, sprayed with white grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 33,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit,measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,887 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 24,887 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 17,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 12,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 10,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 8,032 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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SO65 WBK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO65 WBK, 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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SO65 WBK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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