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EG16 JMV

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,972 mi
Last recorded55,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG16 JMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 55,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,666 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 40,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 37,064 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slower to retract

Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,260 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slower to retract

Pass 4 Aug 2020 28,936 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 28,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,567 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 21,423 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))

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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EG16 JMV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG16 JMV, 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 EG16 JMV registered?

EG16 JMV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is EG16 JMV safe to buy?

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