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WR16 HFU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,888 mi
Last recorded76,888 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 HFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 76,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 76,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Warning light on(orange triangle)

Fail 12 May 2025 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Warning light on(orange triangle)

Pass 30 May 2024 64,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 57,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 57,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Audible warning. Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 51,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

tpms light on dash

Fail 21 May 2022 51,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms light on dash

Pass 27 May 2021 43,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 30,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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WR16 HFU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR16 HFU, 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 WR16 HFU registered?

WR16 HFU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is WR16 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR16 HFU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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