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GL16 NHY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 NHY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,646 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 88,646 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 79,694 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,830 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm worn on inner edges advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 52,509 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,873 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 49,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 44,921 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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GL16 NHY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL16 NHY, 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 GL16 NHY registered?

GL16 NHY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is GL16 NHY safe to buy?

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