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NU16 HNX

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 HNX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,432 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 74,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn below 3mm outside measured central 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

unable to inspect inner CV gaiters due to under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 63,800 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 46,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 39,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 39,902 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 35,272 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 28,923 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

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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NU16 HNX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU16 HNX, 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 NU16 HNX registered?

NU16 HNX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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