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EJ16 DLZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,708 mi
Last recorded31,708 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 DLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 31,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 28,111 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,352 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 23,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 18,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 15,348 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 15,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 14,231 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 11,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 9,505 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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EJ16 DLZ 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 80%.

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 EJ16 DLZ, 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 EJ16 DLZ registered?

EJ16 DLZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is EJ16 DLZ safe to buy?

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