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BC16 HVR

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 HVR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 77,501 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 71,991 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 71,991 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 54,322 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm tread on tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 46,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3mm tread on tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 40,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2019 40,598 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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 HVR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC16 HVR, 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 HVR registered?

BC16 HVR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2016.

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