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WR16 KVU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 KVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

TPMS light on

spanner light on

Pass 6 May 2025 48,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2mm outer measurable area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal requirement only just met of tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge legal requirement only just met of tyre depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 36,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin leaving a ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to max of 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing thin leaving a ridge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to max of 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 31,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 26,188 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 26,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 23,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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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WR16 KVU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WR16 KVU, 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 WR16 KVU registered?

WR16 KVU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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The MOT history for WR16 KVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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