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AY16 WDF

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,112 mi
Last recorded118,112 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WDF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 118,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 105,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer, restricted view of inner pads, recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2025 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer, restricted view of inner pads, recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,625 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both, going foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 83,297 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 50,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AY16 WDF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 AY16 WDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY16 WDF registered?

AY16 WDF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is AY16 WDF safe to buy?

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