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WG16 WLB

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,958 mi
Last recorded86,958 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 WLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 86,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 86,958 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tires wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,242 miles

coolant level low

Fail 4 Dec 2023 72,234 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Dec 2022 63,016 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped less than 40mm outside ZoneA in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,010 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,501 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 45,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,412 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker removed from swept area ()

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))

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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WG16 WLB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG16 WLB, 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 WG16 WLB registered?

WG16 WLB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2016.

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