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EK16 RAU

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,011 mi
Last recorded113,011 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 RAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,011 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 102,938 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2024 91,784 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,760 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 83,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,936 miles

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Offside Front Fog lamp lens broken.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 61,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 36,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 RAU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK16 RAU, 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 EK16 RAU registered?

EK16 RAU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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