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CX16 EKE

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,174 mi
Last recorded24,174 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 EKE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 20,597 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 20,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 17,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 13,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 10,554 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly cracking on side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 7,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 7,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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CX16 EKE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX16 EKE, 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 CX16 EKE registered?

CX16 EKE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is CX16 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 EKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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