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WA16 ZMY

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,847 mi
Last recorded80,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 ZMY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,847 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,641 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms are corroded but unable to fully inspect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,937 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 62,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 52,775 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 44,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 38,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,363 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 28,363 miles

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

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

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 ZMY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

WA16 ZMY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is WA16 ZMY safe to buy?

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