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EK16 VWL

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 70,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 64,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 60,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,005 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,103 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2020 39,531 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,961 miles

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

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

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 VWL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

Is EK16 VWL safe to buy?

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