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PL16 EHJ

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,159 mi
Last recorded50,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 EHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 50,159 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 47,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 37,895 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,813 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 35,812 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door not opening from outside or inside ok at pre check (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 31,801 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 14,285 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 EHJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

PL16 EHJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 July 2016.

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