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WX16 GHD

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,980 mi
Last recorded26,980 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 GHD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 26,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 24,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 22,106 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 20,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 17,978 miles

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

Slight knock from steering coloum

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 17,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

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

Slight knock from steering coloum

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 15,700 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 14,220 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 14,220 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 11,332 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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WX16 GHD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GHD, 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 GHD registered?

WX16 GHD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is WX16 GHD safe to buy?

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