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WJ16 DZR

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,460 mi
Last recorded65,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 DZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 65,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 56,502 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 56,502 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,397 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,625 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,660 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak around join of engine block and sump pan, visible with o/s/f wheel on full lock (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2/3 (mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/2/3 (mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,805 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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WJ16 DZR 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 88.9%.

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 WJ16 DZR, 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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WJ16 DZR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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