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DA03 ETO

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 ETO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,121 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 112,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 97,297 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 89,310 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 76,984 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 26 May 2020 67,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 52,520 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 May 2019 52,256 miles

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

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 38,632 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DA03 ETO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DA03 ETO, 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 DA03 ETO registered?

DA03 ETO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is DA03 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 ETO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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