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EY16 NJV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY16 NJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 93,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 93,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm from legal limit. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 84,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm from legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.4mm from legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.4mm from legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly defective

TPMS light is on

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror mounted air freshener removed from drivers view ()

Fail 15 Nov 2023 77,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror mounted air freshener removed from drivers view ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 76,722 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 68,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 48,431 miles

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,430 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door mirror broken

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2019 28,640 miles

All wiper blades deteriorated

Both front brake discs lipped

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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EY16 NJV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EY16 NJV, 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 EY16 NJV registered?

EY16 NJV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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