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SO16 WUJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO16 WUJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

nsr tyre wear on edge

Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear sect) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slight leak from dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temp. repair to front bumper splitter section

Pass 26 May 2022 39,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 28,973 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 23,785 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 16,918 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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SO16 WUJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 SO16 WUJ, 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 SO16 WUJ registered?

SO16 WUJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is SO16 WUJ safe to buy?

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