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NL16 MUC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 MUC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 53,497 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,452 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,405 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 50,405 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 46,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also starting to become perished/cracked in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also starting to become perished/cracked in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,047 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 40,047 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 31,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 31,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 26,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 20,426 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 MUC 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 NL16 MUC, 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 NL16 MUC registered?

NL16 MUC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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