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AU16 WNY

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 WNY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 120,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 120,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Un-repairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Un-repairable ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Un-repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Un-repairable ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 79,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,477 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 47,248 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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AU16 WNY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 AU16 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

AU16 WNY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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