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BJ66 LRY

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,174 mi
Last recorded76,174 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ66 LRY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 76,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 76,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 70,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner edge. 2.2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,206 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 38,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 32,928 miles

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

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

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

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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BJ66 LRY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ66 LRY, 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 BJ66 LRY registered?

BJ66 LRY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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