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BC16 TVL

2016 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 TVL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,379 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,162 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 79,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 74,891 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,381 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,511 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 54,947 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 54,946 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,153 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 44,153 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 33,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 27,783 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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BC16 TVL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

BC16 TVL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is BC16 TVL safe to buy?

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