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WA16 XBV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,494 mi
Last recorded51,494 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 51,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,013 miles

Both front tyres tread edges wearing low

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 36,781 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,257 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn to 3.5mm & worn on edges

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 12 Feb 2019 15,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen wash jet aim poor

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 XBV 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 WA16 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

WA16 XBV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is WA16 XBV safe to buy?

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