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A27 EAH

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

59,069 mi
Last recorded59,069 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 EAH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 59,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly leaking grease

Fail 19 Sep 2025 56,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly leaking grease

Pass 28 May 2025 90,047 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 88,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 44,261 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,181 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges of trad (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 85,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,859 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,945 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 71,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 43,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,632 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 34,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 20,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A27 EAH is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A27 EAH, 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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A27 EAH is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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