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PL16 EHB

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,054 mi
Last recorded44,054 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 EHB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,054 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 37,768 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 20,512 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 17,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 15,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 12,497 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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PL16 EHB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL16 EHB, 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 PL16 EHB registered?

PL16 EHB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is PL16 EHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 EHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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