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WT16 GFV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,508 mi
Last recorded44,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 GFV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 44,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 39,298 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 35,305 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 35,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,470 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 28,467 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 25,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 19,897 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,302 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 15,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 11,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 11,266 miles

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

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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WT16 GFV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WT16 GFV, 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 WT16 GFV registered?

WT16 GFV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is WT16 GFV safe to buy?

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