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NK66 WCX

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK66 WCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,685 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads low , disc lipped (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general underbody corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,685 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake pads low , disc lipped (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general underbody corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 61,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs scored/worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody and components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 52,814 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 11 Aug 2022 45,735 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))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 45,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 36,314 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,344 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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NK66 WCX 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 NK66 WCX, 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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NK66 WCX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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