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BC16 DHM

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 DHM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 27,440 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 27,440 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,584 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 13,903 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

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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BC16 DHM 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 BC16 DHM, 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 BC16 DHM registered?

BC16 DHM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 August 2016.

Is BC16 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC16 DHM 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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