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OV16 EBZ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 EBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,536 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 55,536 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed/not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,273 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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 24,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 17,276 miles

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 12,290 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

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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OV16 EBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV16 EBZ, 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 OV16 EBZ registered?

OV16 EBZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is OV16 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV16 EBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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