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NJ16 TOU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,758 mi
Last recorded61,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 TOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 61,758 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 55,851 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 49,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,078 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,942 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,849 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 29,849 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,034 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 TOU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

NJ16 TOU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NJ16 TOU safe to buy?

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