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BU16 HVN

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 154,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 130,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 68,779 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,741 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 49,233 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,625 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 29,776 miles

Under trays 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 HVN is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU16 HVN registered?

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

Is BU16 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 HVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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