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EK16 VWE

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,343 mi
Last recorded58,343 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 VWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 58,343 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 58,343 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 27,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 22,274 miles

Undertrays Fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,250 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,421 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,776 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Mar 2019 12,776 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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 VWE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

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

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