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BP16 YAY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP16 YAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,896 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 68,890 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 58,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,353 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,353 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 47,353 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 39,857 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,086 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some mot items

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,484 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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BP16 YAY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue 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 BP16 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

BP16 YAY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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