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SW65 KLU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 KLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,535 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 83,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 70,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,115 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 61,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front headlamp unit slightly loose

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

both rear outers Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to return

Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,769 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear outer seat belts sticking slightly

spanner light on

tpms light on

Fail 8 Feb 2022 45,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

spanner light on

tpms light on

Pass 4 Feb 2021 36,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,832 miles

Front wipers smear screen

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,663 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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SW65 KLU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW65 KLU, 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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SW65 KLU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 February 2016.

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