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AV16 BYO

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,306 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side rear and off side rear tyres very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,540 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 76,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,656 miles

Cover fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2021 64,505 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,327 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 45,327 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AV16 BYO 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 AV16 BYO, 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 AV16 BYO registered?

AV16 BYO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is AV16 BYO safe to buy?

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