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WU16 ZXA

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,058 mi
Last recorded75,058 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU16 ZXA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 75,058 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 65,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 56,202 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,903 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 25,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 11,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 11,544 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

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 ZXA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

WU16 ZXA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is WU16 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU16 ZXA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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