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EA16 OXW

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,726 mi
Last recorded53,726 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 OXW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 53,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 48,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 44,068 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 40,496 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 34,863 miles

grease seeping from both lower arm dust covers

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 29,671 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 26,548 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 22,894 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 OXW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EA16 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

EA16 OXW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is EA16 OXW safe to buy?

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