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WA16 TYP

2016 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 TYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 104,031 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dpf light flashing - emissions ok

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

dpf light flashing - emissions ok

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,988 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 62,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction d p f light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 41,079 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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WA16 TYP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA16 TYP, 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 WA16 TYP registered?

WA16 TYP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is WA16 TYP safe to buy?

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