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AF16 WRD

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 WRD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,211 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front fog light loose

damage to front bumper/inner wheel arch/undertray

Fail 2 Sep 2025 102,211 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front fog light loose

damage to front bumper/inner wheel arch/undertray

Pass 17 Sep 2024 91,703 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 91,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,931 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,096 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,096 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,271 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,466 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 WRD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

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

Is AF16 WRD safe to buy?

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