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NV65 MZY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV65 MZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 53,102 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s steering rack boot badly twisted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 49,042 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 49,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 46,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,725 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 42,725 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe burst during brake test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,423 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 34,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 30,285 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2019 26,276 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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NV65 MZY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV65 MZY, 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 NV65 MZY registered?

NV65 MZY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 January 2016.

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