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EF16 GAU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,555 mi
Last recorded71,555 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 GAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,555 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND FRONT SUB LOOKING SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front DAY RUNNING LIGHT INOP

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,041 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 55,459 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 55,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre side walls lightly perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 47,894 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,145 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,208 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt retracting slowly.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 27,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 24,261 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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EF16 GAU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 EF16 GAU, 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 EF16 GAU registered?

EF16 GAU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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