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NJ16 XYL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,035 mi
Last recorded59,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ16 XYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 59,035 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 59,029 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 55,970 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 51,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 47,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 47,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 42,254 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2021 38,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 35,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,435 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 XYL 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 NJ16 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

NJ16 XYL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is NJ16 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ16 XYL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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