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GJ16 KNS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,118 mi
Last recorded39,118 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ16 KNS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 39,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 33,202 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 30,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,636 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 26,590 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 24,742 miles

All 4 tyres perishing on outer edges

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 22,303 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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GJ16 KNS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 GJ16 KNS, 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 GJ16 KNS registered?

GJ16 KNS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is GJ16 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ16 KNS 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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