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BU16 HYL

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,804 mi
Last recorded52,804 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 HYL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,312 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 35,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 34,788 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,283 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 30,245 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 27,454 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 HYL is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

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

Is BU16 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 HYL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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