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DF16 NFL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 NFL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 37,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 28,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,707 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 25,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 23,898 miles

Front Wipers Poor

Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,457 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 22,457 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 17,854 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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DF16 NFL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF16 NFL, 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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DF16 NFL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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