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WU16 ZWL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,370 mi
Last recorded55,370 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 55,370 miles

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

Pass 7 Jul 2025 49,084 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit Approx 1.5-2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 43,271 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 43,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 35,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 23,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and outer side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and outer side wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 20,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,539 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

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 ZWL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WU16 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

WU16 ZWL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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