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KA16 JKA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA16 JKA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 40,520 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,108 miles

Both front lower arm ball joints slightly seeping grease

Pass 19 Jan 2024 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 22,342 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2022 17,378 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 12,949 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 11,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,247 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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KA16 JKA 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 100%.

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 KA16 JKA, 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 KA16 JKA registered?

KA16 JKA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is KA16 JKA safe to buy?

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