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EK16 VUD

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,310 mi
Last recorded62,310 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 56,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 68,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,315 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 32,743 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 26,825 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2019 13,157 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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EK16 VUD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol 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 EK16 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

EK16 VUD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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