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BU16 EKT

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,883 mi
Last recorded39,883 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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

RegistrationBU16 EKT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,883 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 35,733 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective end slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,667 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 33,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,648 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,141 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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BU16 EKT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver 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 BU16 EKT, 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 BU16 EKT registered?

BU16 EKT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is BU16 EKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 EKT 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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