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SW65 NCU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,898 mi
Last recorded50,898 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 NCU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 50,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 42,219 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,360 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,046 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc is slightly discoloured due to being subjected to excessive heat due to a tight brake at some point

Fail 15 Apr 2022 36,046 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc is slightly discoloured due to being subjected to excessive heat due to a tight brake at some point

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 30,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads on both sides of vehicle inner pads not visable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres on outer sidewalls showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 21,888 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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SW65 NCU 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 SW65 NCU, 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 SW65 NCU registered?

SW65 NCU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2016.

Is SW65 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW65 NCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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