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NU66 FRK

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU66 FRK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 73,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 61,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 61,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,878 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 49,878 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 48,181 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,850 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 28,679 miles

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

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

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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NU66 FRK 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 NU66 FRK, 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 NU66 FRK registered?

NU66 FRK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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