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BU16 HVJ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 71,219 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 67,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm bottom ball joint dust cover loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

washers poor

Pass 29 Aug 2023 58,416 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,972 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,882 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,485 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 HVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

BU16 HVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is BU16 HVJ safe to buy?

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