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BL16 PLO

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,605 mi
Last recorded75,605 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 PLO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 75,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,428 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,718 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,759 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 48,663 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 48,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 41,545 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 29,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 PLO is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 BL16 PLO, 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 PLO registered?

BL16 PLO is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2016.

Is BL16 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL16 PLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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