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BL16 FVX

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,008 mi
Last recorded60,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 FVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,739 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 46,272 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 46,245 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 41,096 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 36,498 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,539 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 19,120 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 19,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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 FVX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 BL16 FVX, 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 BL16 FVX registered?

BL16 FVX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 June 2016.

Is BL16 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 FVX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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