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WV16 UWF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,639 mi
Last recorded20,639 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 UWF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 20,639 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 20,639 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 18,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 17,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,270 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 10,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 8,895 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 8,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 7,700 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 7,686 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 4,317 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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WV16 UWF 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 WV16 UWF, 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 WV16 UWF registered?

WV16 UWF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is WV16 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 UWF 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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