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MK16 JNU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,712 mi
Last recorded27,712 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK16 JNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 27,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,524 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers worn and slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre non repairable puncture ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 22,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 19,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 19,011 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 16,996 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 14,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 22 Feb 2020 11,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 9,385 miles

both front windscreen wipers leave some water residue behind

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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MK16 JNU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MK16 JNU, 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 MK16 JNU registered?

MK16 JNU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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