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WN16 BYL

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,168 mi
Last recorded72,168 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 BYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,039 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 37,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,136 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 25,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 19,461 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 14,214 miles

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

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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WN16 BYL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WN16 BYL, 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 WN16 BYL registered?

WN16 BYL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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