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NV16 VAA

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 VAA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,240 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 51,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 46,978 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 46,978 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside + nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 43,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 36,818 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 31,146 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 26,666 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

some engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine and under body components

Pass 25 Jun 2020 21,887 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 15,203 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 15,203 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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NV16 VAA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 NV16 VAA, 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 NV16 VAA registered?

NV16 VAA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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