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AP16 NXT

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 NXT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 45,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 45,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 39,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 33,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,512 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

amber spanner light on dash

Fail 15 Sep 2022 23,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/60R16 Fitted Instead Of 185/60R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Amber Spanner Light On Dash

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 23,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wipers Not Clearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords Exposed In Open Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber Spanner Light On Dash

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2021 18,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 10,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 5,116 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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AP16 NXT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP16 NXT, 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 AP16 NXT registered?

AP16 NXT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 July 2016.

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