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AF16 WPY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,313 mi
Last recorded96,313 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WPY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 96,313 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2026 96,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 31 Mar 2025 78,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 30 Mar 2024 57,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 57,476 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 42,540 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 37,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm minor surface cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2022 37,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm minor surface cracking

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,933 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 15,761 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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AF16 WPY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF16 WPY, 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 AF16 WPY registered?

AF16 WPY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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