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WG16 YLF

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,153 mi
Last recorded99,153 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 YLF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 99,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,582 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Fail 19 Feb 2025 92,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,698 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 2 Mar 2023 63,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,211 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,310 miles

All tyres are wearing on edges

Both front and offside rear tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Offside Rear Seat belt is slow to return

Windscreen washer bottle cap is missing

Pass 22 Jun 2019 33,126 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 33,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 YLF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

WG16 YLF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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