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AF16 WRU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,096 mi
Last recorded47,096 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 47,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 40,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm front bush mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 5 Jan 2024 35,289 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 30,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 19,644 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,377 miles

engine bay covers heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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 WRU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

AF16 WRU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is AF16 WRU safe to buy?

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