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NL16 XHB

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,977 mi
Last recorded24,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XHB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 24,977 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 24,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 23,181 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 23,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 21,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 19,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 17,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 14,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,624 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 13,624 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 10,660 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 XHB is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

NL16 XHB is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is NL16 XHB safe to buy?

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