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BG16 VMA

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VMA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 81,260 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,579 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,431 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted unable to check some components.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,602 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,346 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 39,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,696 miles

Offside Rear seat belt and buckle not fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2020 32,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 23,750 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 23,750 miles

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

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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BG16 VMA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG16 VMA, 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 BG16 VMA registered?

BG16 VMA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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