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NK16 UGS

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,723 mi
Last recorded45,723 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK16 UGS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 45,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2026 45,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 40,516 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 40,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear sub-frame. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 36,554 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed sections of rigid steel brake pipe covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 31,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various exposed sections of rigid steel brake pipe covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 26,425 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 17 Jun 2021 20,507 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 13,024 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 13,024 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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NK16 UGS is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NK16 UGS, 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 NK16 UGS registered?

NK16 UGS is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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