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BA16 KZR

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,536 mi
Last recorded65,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 KZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 65,536 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 65,492 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 58,648 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,728 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,867 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 33,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 25,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,332 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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BA16 KZR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BA16 KZR, 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 BA16 KZR registered?

BA16 KZR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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The MOT history for BA16 KZR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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