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AV16 BYP

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,503 mi
Last recorded82,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 BYP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,503 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 57,733 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 10 Jan 2023 46,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 34,715 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 7 Jan 2022 34,715 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front brake discs lipped on the outer edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 34,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,545 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 28,383 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,310 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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AV16 BYP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BYP, 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 BYP registered?

AV16 BYP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AV16 BYP safe to buy?

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