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NU16 XOG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 66,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 59,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear outer, offside rear outer, nearside front outer and offside front outer covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre slight cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,447 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre and offside rear tyre slight cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 44,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc discoloured, has been hot at some point, ok at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2021 30,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2020 25,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 15,183 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 XOG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 NU16 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

NU16 XOG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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The MOT history for NU16 XOG 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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