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EJ16 OWA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,613 mi
Last recorded60,613 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 60,613 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 53,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,900 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 37,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 25,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 22,848 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 15,768 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 OWA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ16 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

EJ16 OWA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is EJ16 OWA safe to buy?

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