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WU66 WUY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU66 WUY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 54,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 54,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 47,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cuts/perished. Border line (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knock (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 47,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/cuts/perished. Border line (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Knock (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 35,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Sep 2023 35,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2022 29,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 25,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,654 miles

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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WU66 WUY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU66 WUY, 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 WU66 WUY registered?

WU66 WUY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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