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WU16 ZVK

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZVK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 14,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 13,262 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 12,046 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 10,475 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 10,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 8,991 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 8,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 7,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 7,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 6,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 4,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (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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WU16 ZVK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU16 ZVK, 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 WU16 ZVK registered?

WU16 ZVK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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The MOT history for WU16 ZVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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