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BP16 WMC

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,048 mi
Last recorded48,048 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 WMC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 46,754 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs have a minor lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perished centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 38,964 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,415 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 35,415 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 30,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (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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BP16 WMC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP16 WMC, 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 BP16 WMC registered?

BP16 WMC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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The MOT history for BP16 WMC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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