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BU16 HVX

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HVX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 99,534 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear p[ipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit reading 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,848 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,689 miles

Ball joint dust cover leaking grease

Fail 24 Mar 2020 37,689 miles

Ball joint dust cover leaking grease

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 26,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly over 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 HVX is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

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

Is BU16 HVX safe to buy?

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