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DC16 NRJ

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,364 mi
Last recorded63,364 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 NRJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,364 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,262 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror delaminating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 59,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror delaminating. (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 50,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,593 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 34,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 28,661 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 22,898 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 22,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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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DC16 NRJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC16 NRJ, 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 DC16 NRJ registered?

DC16 NRJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DC16 NRJ safe to buy?

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