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DY16 NFK

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 NFK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear shock absorbers rubber bump stops detetched

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 103,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 99,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc's have a worn lip (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 94,760 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,882 miles

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

back box heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2020 59,559 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,054 miles

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))

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

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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DY16 NFK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY16 NFK, 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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DY16 NFK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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