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LS16 ECY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,058 mi
Last recorded95,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS16 ECY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 95,058 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,440 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 92,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 83,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,884 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 72,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 52,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,855 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,331 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 47,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,275 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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LS16 ECY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS16 ECY, 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 LS16 ECY registered?

LS16 ECY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LS16 ECY safe to buy?

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