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WP16 LHG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,318 mi
Last recorded79,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 LHG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 79,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 61,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 54,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 46,946 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,539 miles

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Feb 2021 35,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2020 31,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 26,098 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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WP16 LHG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 WP16 LHG, 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 WP16 LHG registered?

WP16 LHG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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