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WL16 HSC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,759 mi
Last recorded59,759 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 HSC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,759 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 51,397 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 46,354 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 46,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,568 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 39,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to ply. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,114 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,363 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,338 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 20,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall

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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WL16 HSC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WL16 HSC, 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 WL16 HSC registered?

WL16 HSC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is WL16 HSC safe to buy?

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