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BJ65 VYM

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 VYM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,557 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 61,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,169 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 36,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 30,472 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 30,472 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 23,538 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 23,396 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 16,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 8,810 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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BJ65 VYM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BJ65 VYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ65 VYM registered?

BJ65 VYM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is BJ65 VYM safe to buy?

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