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AK16 NYU

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 NYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 69,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 69,142 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 55,008 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

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

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

Rear tyres are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,787 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake pad are more than half worn

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

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

Rear tyres are more than half worn

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,567 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,105 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2020 40,105 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 30,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 30,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AK16 NYU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK16 NYU, 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 AK16 NYU registered?

AK16 NYU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AK16 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 NYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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