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NV65 WTX

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 28,134 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 28,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 27,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 25,937 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 25,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 24,293 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 22,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2021 20,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 18,507 miles

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2019 15,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 WTX 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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

NV65 WTX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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