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PL16 EHG

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 EHG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 54,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly slow retracting, but acceptable & working as intended at time of test.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 54,943 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly slow retracting, but acceptable & working as intended at time of test.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 49,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly slow retracting, but acceptable & working as intended at time of test.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 49,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly slow retracting, but acceptable & working as intended at time of test.

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,565 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 32,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,528 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 16,528 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 EHG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL16 EHG, 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 EHG registered?

PL16 EHG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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