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WM16 GHU

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,869 mi
Last recorded80,869 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 GHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,869 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 80,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 69,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 61,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 48,613 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 35,964 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2020 22,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 11,068 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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WM16 GHU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM16 GHU, 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 WM16 GHU registered?

WM16 GHU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WM16 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM16 GHU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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