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NL16 XHK

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 48,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 43,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 30,892 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,656 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 18,541 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 18,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 13,004 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 XHK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

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

Is NL16 XHK safe to buy?

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