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WD16 VKC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,182 mi
Last recorded63,182 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD16 VKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,182 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle is corroded at outer ends

Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,153 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,352 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 48,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 39,585 miles

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 30 Jun 2021 33,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,902 miles

under guards

Fail 15 Jul 2020 29,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

under guards

Pass 11 Jul 2019 27,306 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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WD16 VKC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 WD16 VKC, 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 WD16 VKC registered?

WD16 VKC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WD16 VKC safe to buy?

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