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EF16 GCY

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 GCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 55,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 49,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,678 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 38,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 38,294 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,316 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 25,511 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 GCY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF16 GCY, 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 GCY registered?

EF16 GCY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is EF16 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 GCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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