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AU16 WKC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,151 mi
Last recorded60,151 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 52,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 46,642 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2023 46,642 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all of them (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all of them (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 38,888 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 33,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf&osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 26,258 miles

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

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

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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AU16 WKC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU16 WKC, 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 AU16 WKC registered?

AU16 WKC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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