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AV66 BVT

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 BVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & N/S/F greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam & prescribed mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil slightly over full

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,635 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F & N/S/F greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm &perished (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished & cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam & prescribed mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil slightly over full

Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,082 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 61,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded, not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Rear vehicle structure/ chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 57,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side brake discs lipped, scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side brake pads worn close, replace ASAP!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 32,262 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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AV66 BVT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 AV66 BVT, 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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AV66 BVT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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