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BG16 VMP

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,042 mi
Last recorded22,042 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 VMP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 22,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,917 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 20,917 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 19,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 17,509 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2022 15,089 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 12,602 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 12,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 11,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 8,665 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 VMP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMP, 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 VMP registered?

BG16 VMP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is BG16 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG16 VMP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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