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WA16 XWZ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,559 mi
Last recorded73,559 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 XWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 66,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light rusting on exposed ends of both front brake pipes adjacent to hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screw loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 59,678 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,392 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusting on exposed sections of both front plastic covered pipes adjacent to hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screw loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 41,939 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,811 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,578 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 XWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

WA16 XWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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