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EF16 OFY

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,201 mi
Last recorded65,201 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 OFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 56,526 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2024 55,387 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 43,243 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))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 38,346 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 38,346 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 34,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 26,689 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 OFY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

EF16 OFY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2016.

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