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NV66 YLX

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,585 mi
Last recorded44,585 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV66 YLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 44,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 44,301 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 43,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,103 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2021 34,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 34,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,067 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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NV66 YLX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV66 YLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV66 YLX registered?

NV66 YLX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is NV66 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV66 YLX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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