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WG16 WLJ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,253 mi
Last recorded100,253 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 100,253 miles

Both rear axel bush(s) worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2026 100,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both rear axel bush(s) worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2025 95,144 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 95,144 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 88,688 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 88,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2023 73,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,912 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 61,157 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,880 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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WG16 WLJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

WG16 WLJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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