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SO65 XBU

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,425 mi
Last recorded52,425 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 XBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 52,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 52,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 43,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 23,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, DOT 3615 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 13,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 6,840 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 5,985 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 4,779 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 4,771 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative airbag light on dash (7.1.5 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 4,727 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 XBU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 SO65 XBU, 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 SO65 XBU registered?

SO65 XBU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 February 2016.

Is SO65 XBU safe to buy?

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