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NL16 RDY

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 63,435 miles

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 63,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant low

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 45,430 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 45,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various patches of surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 44,307 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 44,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,066 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 40,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 34,171 miles

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

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 34,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 28,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 25,722 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 25,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,560 miles

Offside daytime running lamp inop

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 RDY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

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

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