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EL08 NEW

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,655 mi
Last recorded22,655 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL08 NEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 20,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 20,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2023 17,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2023 17,430 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 15,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 May 2022 15,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 May 2021 12,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2021 12,565 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 10,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 8,195 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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EL08 NEW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EL08 NEW, 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 EL08 NEW registered?

EL08 NEW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EL08 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL08 NEW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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