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BU16 HKN

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,697 mi
Last recorded15,697 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 15,697 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 15,694 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 13,784 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 12,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 9,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 7,508 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 7,508 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 6,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 5,776 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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 HKN 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 BU16 HKN, 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 HKN registered?

BU16 HKN is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is BU16 HKN safe to buy?

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