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DY16 WXL

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

50,226 mi
Last recorded50,226 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 WXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 46,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 42,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,529 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,474 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 25,173 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,255 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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DY16 WXL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 DY16 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.

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What year was DY16 WXL registered?

DY16 WXL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is DY16 WXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 WXL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY16 WXL have outstanding finance?

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