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EJ16 OWO

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,657 mi
Last recorded63,657 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 OWO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 63,657 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 63,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,365 miles

Nearside Front front n/s day time running light not working

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 47,836 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,611 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 30,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 30,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (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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EJ16 OWO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

EJ16 OWO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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