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PY16 KJE

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,887 mi
Last recorded56,887 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 KJE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 56,887 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,100 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 44,305 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,007 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 32,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,683 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,366 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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PY16 KJE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY16 KJE, 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 PY16 KJE registered?

PY16 KJE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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