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NL16 JXC

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 JXC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 66,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 66,553 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,980 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 56,980 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 36,439 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 26,383 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 26,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 23,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 14,238 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 13,482 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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NL16 JXC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL16 JXC, 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 NL16 JXC registered?

NL16 JXC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is NL16 JXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 JXC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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