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NV16 VVJ

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,406 mi
Last recorded40,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV16 VVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 40,406 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps, lenses in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 37,287 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 37,074 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 35,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 31,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perished 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking slight wear on edges 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 29,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 25,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 22,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 18,217 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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NV16 VVJ 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 NV16 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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