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NG16 EYL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,429 mi
Last recorded26,429 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG16 EYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 23,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 20,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 18,861 miles

Both Front bottom arm ball joint covers weeping grease

Fail 22 Jun 2023 18,861 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))

Both Front bottom arm ball joint covers weeping grease

tpms light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2022 17,019 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts slow to retract

Pass 22 Jun 2021 14,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 12,853 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 12,853 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front fog light dim

Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,938 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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NG16 EYL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 NG16 EYL, 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 NG16 EYL registered?

NG16 EYL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is NG16 EYL safe to buy?

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