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AV16 EEU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 EEU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 69,965 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,915 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 69,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 59,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,451 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2020 27,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 19,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (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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AV16 EEU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV16 EEU, 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 AV16 EEU registered?

AV16 EEU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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