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WG16 WLZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,137 mi
Last recorded44,137 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 WLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 44,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 39,161 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,310 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 34,310 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,476 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 25,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 24,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 24,114 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 20,261 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 WLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

WG16 WLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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