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NJ16 FRU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,504 mi
Last recorded26,504 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 FRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 26,504 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 26,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 24,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 23,257 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 21,084 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 18,771 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 18,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,668 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 16,755 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 13,843 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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NJ16 FRU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 NJ16 FRU, 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 NJ16 FRU registered?

NJ16 FRU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is NJ16 FRU safe to buy?

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