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SO16 EFS

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,719 mi
Last recorded49,719 miles
Recorded on7 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

RegistrationSO16 EFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,719 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,980 miles

Wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,678 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 28,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides low/worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 22,391 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Possible off side cv boot pin hole

Pass 24 Jul 2020 13,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 11,378 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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SO16 EFS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO16 EFS, 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 SO16 EFS registered?

SO16 EFS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is SO16 EFS safe to buy?

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