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LX16 NVS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,886 mi
Last recorded69,886 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 NVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,886 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,798 miles

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction can not remove phone holder from screen area (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 48,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 43,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 33,324 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 26,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,790 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 2 Mar 2019 14,883 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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LX16 NVS 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 100%.

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 LX16 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX16 NVS registered?

LX16 NVS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is LX16 NVS safe to buy?

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