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NJ16 RNU

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,721 mi
Last recorded44,721 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 RNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 44,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer brake pipes and front to rears covered in grease, not corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside lower part of doors damaged

Fail 15 May 2026 44,689 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake cylinders coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2025 36,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil almost serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 25,183 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 21,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 19,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 15,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 12,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 RNU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NJ16 RNU, 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 NJ16 RNU registered?

NJ16 RNU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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