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NL66 VAD

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,309 mi
Last recorded36,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL66 VAD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 36,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 30,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking. (2016) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 27,314 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 24,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 21,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 18,018 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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NL66 VAD is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NL66 VAD, 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 NL66 VAD registered?

NL66 VAD is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 December 2016.

Is NL66 VAD safe to buy?

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