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WT16 GFX

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,465 mi
Last recorded94,465 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 GFX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,465 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 94,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 79,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,694 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2023 73,694 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 51,698 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

trays & covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 51,550 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light not staying on (4.5.3 (a))

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

trays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,987 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 25,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,498 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 16,498 miles

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

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 GFX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 WT16 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

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

Is WT16 GFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT16 GFX 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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