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LY16 NPC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,819 mi
Last recorded38,819 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 NPC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 38,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,249 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 32,943 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Jun 2024 32,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,742 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 28,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 22,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 22,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,070 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 21,069 miles

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

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

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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LY16 NPC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY16 NPC, 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 LY16 NPC registered?

LY16 NPC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LY16 NPC safe to buy?

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