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OV16 EHF

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,060 mi
Last recorded99,060 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 99,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,860 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 90,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,782 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,400 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 4 Sep 2023 75,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 3 mm and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 51,199 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,861 miles

Offside Rear UNABLE TO CHECK SEATBELT CHILD COT FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,579 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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OV16 EHF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 OV16 EHF, 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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OV16 EHF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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