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NL65 ZWC

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 ZWC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 59,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 54,900 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 46,297 miles

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 2 Dec 2022 40,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,547 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 35,876 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 32,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 26,743 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 26,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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NL65 ZWC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL65 ZWC, 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 NL65 ZWC registered?

NL65 ZWC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is NL65 ZWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL65 ZWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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