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BG66 MZL

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 MZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2026 60,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,798 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 25,203 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 20,075 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 20,021 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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BG66 MZL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 BG66 MZL, 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 BG66 MZL registered?

BG66 MZL is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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