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LX66 NWU

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,945 mi
Last recorded36,945 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX66 NWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 36,945 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f daytime running light in operational not fail as used before 2018

Pass 11 Oct 2025 34,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 31,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 27,376 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 22,994 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 185,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 14,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Sep 2019 14,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm left on pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LX66 NWU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 LX66 NWU, 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 LX66 NWU registered?

LX66 NWU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is LX66 NWU safe to buy?

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