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BG66 ZBJ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 ZBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,184 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,307 miles

various corrosion to underbody steering suspension and brakes

Fail 11 Apr 2025 65,267 miles

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

various corrosion to underbody steering suspension and brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,190 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 59,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,286 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 52,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 46,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 41,532 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 41,532 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm scrubed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front outer brake pads low.front brake discs worn past servicable limit

Pass 15 Apr 2019 31,311 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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BG66 ZBJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

BG66 ZBJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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