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BL16 CWZ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,843 mi
Last recorded29,843 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 CWZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 29,843 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 26,401 miles

Offside Rear Bumper Slight Damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2024 26,259 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2023 22,293 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 18,053 miles

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))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 18,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 15,282 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2020 12,953 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged on outer side of sill

Pass 1 Jul 2019 9,729 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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BL16 CWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL16 CWZ, 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 BL16 CWZ registered?

BL16 CWZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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