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EK16 NBZ

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 NBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 47,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 40,892 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 40,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2023 33,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 26,495 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 21,315 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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 16,611 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 15,097 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

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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EK16 NBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK16 NBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK16 NBZ registered?

EK16 NBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is EK16 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 NBZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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