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BU16 HNT

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HNT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 59,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 59,543 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm 185/65R15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 49,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,005 miles

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 26 Apr 2022 45,005 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,388 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 38,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 34,569 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 HNT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HNT, 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 HNT registered?

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

Is BU16 HNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 HNT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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