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BL65 VEP

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,935 mi
Last recorded44,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 VEP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 44,935 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 44,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 40,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 36,058 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 32,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 28,723 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 28,723 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 25,977 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 22,590 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 22,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 16,196 miles

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

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

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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BL65 VEP is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL65 VEP, 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 BL65 VEP registered?

BL65 VEP is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 January 2016.

Is BL65 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL65 VEP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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