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NX16 LJV

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX16 LJV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 81,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 81,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,983 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 76,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,142 miles

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

Cat heat shield insecure

Front Front brake pipes corroded

Front subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 22,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 16,367 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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NX16 LJV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX16 LJV, 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 NX16 LJV registered?

NX16 LJV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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