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BJ65 VYV

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,303 mi
Last recorded40,303 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 VYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 40,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 35,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 31,427 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,147 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 24,832 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 21,971 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 21,971 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 18,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 14,414 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 VYV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYV, 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 BJ65 VYV registered?

BJ65 VYV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2016.

Is BJ65 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ65 VYV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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