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EA16 CEJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,100 mi
Last recorded24,100 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 CEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 24,100 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 24,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 20,916 miles

noise from rear brakes

Pass 6 Sep 2023 18,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall shallow long cut , no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 15,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 13,479 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre and side wall damaged ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 11,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 8,035 miles

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

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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EA16 CEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA16 CEJ, 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 EA16 CEJ registered?

EA16 CEJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 April 2016.

Is EA16 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 CEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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