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AK16 EJG

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,790 mi
Last recorded20,790 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 EJG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 20,790 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 18,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are over 10 years old , small cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 16,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,369 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 15,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 13,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 11,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 10,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 6,774 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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AK16 EJG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 AK16 EJG, 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 AK16 EJG registered?

AK16 EJG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AK16 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 EJG 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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