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AK16 NZC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 99,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 99,503 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 86,538 miles

Rear seatbelts slow to retract but still work as intended

Pass 17 May 2023 72,657 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 63,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,969 miles

all tyres low on tread

ft pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,289 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 31,351 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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AK16 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

AK16 NZC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AK16 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 NZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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