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WK16 ZZJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK16 ZZJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,310 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 71,310 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,801 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 64,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 59,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 50,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,627 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 43,596 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 34,273 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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WK16 ZZJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

WK16 ZZJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 June 2016.

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The MOT history for WK16 ZZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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