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WX16 GFY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,439 mi
Last recorded32,439 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 GFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,407 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 29,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 26,007 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 25,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 22,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 15,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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WX16 GFY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 WX16 GFY, 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 WX16 GFY registered?

WX16 GFY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is WX16 GFY safe to buy?

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