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YN66 NLJ

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,351 mi
Last recorded35,351 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN66 NLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 35,351 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 33,087 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2022 22,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 19,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 17,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 17,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads clearly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 14,034 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 14,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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YN66 NLJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 YN66 NLJ, 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 YN66 NLJ registered?

YN66 NLJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2016.

Is YN66 NLJ safe to buy?

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