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BU16 MRV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,216 mi
Last recorded59,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,385 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 51,318 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged Both rear outer slow to return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,979 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 35,837 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,025 miles

undertrays 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 MRV 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 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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

BU16 MRV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is BU16 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 MRV 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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