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WJ16 DZU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,539 mi
Last recorded50,539 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ16 DZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 50,539 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 43,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,567 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 32,608 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,967 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,526 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 24,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also getting low - 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 20,054 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,059 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 DZU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 DZU, 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 WJ16 DZU registered?

WJ16 DZU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WJ16 DZU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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