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BN16 YBE

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,845 mi
Last recorded56,845 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 YBE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 49,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,186 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,862 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,200 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 24,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 19,498 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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BN16 YBE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 BN16 YBE, 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 BN16 YBE registered?

BN16 YBE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is BN16 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 YBE 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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