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WK16 LJA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,603 mi
Last recorded35,603 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 LJA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 35,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 34,022 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,226 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,721 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 31,721 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 31,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 29,842 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 29,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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WK16 LJA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 WK16 LJA, 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 WK16 LJA registered?

WK16 LJA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is WK16 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK16 LJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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