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BJ16 LFP

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,101 mi
Last recorded90,101 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 LFP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 90,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 90,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,814 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 77,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,675 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,341 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 37,258 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 May 2021 37,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2020 30,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 23,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 23,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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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BJ16 LFP 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 53.8%.

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 BJ16 LFP, 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 BJ16 LFP registered?

BJ16 LFP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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