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BG16 VMM

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VMM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 66,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 59,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 51,534 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 51,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 40,582 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 32,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,760 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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BG16 VMM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BG16 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

BG16 VMM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is BG16 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 VMM 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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