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GV16 WJD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 WJD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 60,715 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 60,715 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 55,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 49,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 38,482 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 38,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 31,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 28,709 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 25,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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GV16 WJD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV16 WJD, 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 GV16 WJD registered?

GV16 WJD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 August 2016.

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