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CU16 NVJ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,293 mi
Last recorded52,293 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 NVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,293 miles

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Pass 26 Feb 2025 45,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,883 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,702 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,961 miles

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

suspension and attaching parts corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2021 21,766 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 21,766 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,945 miles

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,014 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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CU16 NVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 CU16 NVJ, 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 CU16 NVJ registered?

CU16 NVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is CU16 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 NVJ 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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