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WF16 VUG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,915 mi
Last recorded52,915 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 VUG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 52,915 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Corroded Lower arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S Axle Beam Ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 49,922 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 48,436 miles

slight leak from screen wash bottle

Pass 3 May 2023 46,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread aslo wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 44,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 43,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,465 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

front tyres wearing low & worn on inner edges N/S2.7mm O/S 2.8mm

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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WF16 VUG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF16 VUG, 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 WF16 VUG registered?

WF16 VUG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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