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NU16 OXV

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,464 mi
Last recorded83,464 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 OXV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 83,464 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F AND N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS INSTALLED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 20 Feb 2026 83,464 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F AND N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS INSTALLED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Feb 2025 75,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,769 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,321 miles

Front brakes pads approx 10% left

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 4 pipes across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,744 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 48,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 41,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,357 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeering slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

steering wheel cover fitted

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 OXV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 NU16 OXV, 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 OXV registered?

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

Is NU16 OXV safe to buy?

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