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BJ66 XRU

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,731 mi
Last recorded52,731 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 52,731 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2026 52,731 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Air fresheners on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 46,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 38,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,320 miles

Offside Front Bumper corner damaged around the fog light but not effecting the aim up over

Pass 28 May 2021 20,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 16,537 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 16,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,768 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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BJ66 XRU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 BJ66 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

BJ66 XRU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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