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BU16 HWR

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,873 mi
Last recorded11,873 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HWR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 11,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 11,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 10,586 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 10,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 8,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 8,748 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 7,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 7,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 5,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 5,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 4,854 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 HWR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWR, 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 HWR registered?

BU16 HWR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is BU16 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 HWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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