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AV16 EFE

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,201 mi
Last recorded273,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 EFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 273,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 261,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 152,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,816 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 131,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 112,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored due to brake pads worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,079 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored due to brake pads worn out. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,782 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,473 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))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 80,299 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,858 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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AV16 EFE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AV16 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

AV16 EFE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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