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NU16 NUY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,551 mi
Last recorded47,551 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 NUY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 36,041 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2025 36,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2024 23,927 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 13,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 11,646 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 11,645 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 20 May 2021 9,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 9,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly twisted

Rear wiper blade ends split

Pass 28 May 2020 7,686 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (dash cam) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 5,536 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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NU16 NUY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 NU16 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

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

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