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CE16 WXL

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 WXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,399 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 61,851 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 54,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 41,496 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,481 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 29,479 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,479 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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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CE16 WXL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 CE16 WXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE16 WXL registered?

CE16 WXL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CE16 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE16 WXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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