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LY16 WGX

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 WGX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 77,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,960 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,544 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2023 37,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 25,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 19,107 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 19,070 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH headlights lowered down to rectify aim height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,610 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 14,729 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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LY16 WGX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY16 WGX, 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 LY16 WGX registered?

LY16 WGX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is LY16 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 WGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY16 WGX have outstanding finance?

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