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OV16 EHM

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,043 mi
Last recorded44,043 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV16 EHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,043 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,279 miles

service light on

Pass 21 Mar 2024 39,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,872 miles

underbody covers and trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2023 37,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive signs of engine oil leak from above engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covers and trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,716 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 34,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,923 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 EHM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

OV16 EHM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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