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PL65 NCA

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,014 mi
Last recorded78,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 NCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,144 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,442 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 64,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,803 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 62,801 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,797 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 52,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 47,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,512 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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PL65 NCA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PL65 NCA, 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 PL65 NCA registered?

PL65 NCA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is PL65 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 NCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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