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BU16 HHP

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HHP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,237 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 59,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid level slightly down

Pass 21 Jun 2023 31,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 12,967 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 11,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 11,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 8,144 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 8,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 8,722 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 HHP 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 81.8%.

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 BU16 HHP, 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 HHP registered?

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

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