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AY16 WHG

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,698 mi
Last recorded73,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 WHG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 73,698 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 73,698 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,107 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking+worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear bumper damaged not to cause injury

Fail 24 Jul 2024 70,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking+worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

rear bumper damaged not to cause injury

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,602 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged not likely to cause injury

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,793 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 55,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,918 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,873 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,435 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 19,807 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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AY16 WHG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY16 WHG, 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 AY16 WHG registered?

AY16 WHG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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