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BW65 YZY

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 YZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 46,346 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 40,128 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,931 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 33,646 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip on discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 30,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease loss (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,121 miles

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight grease loss

Fail 11 Feb 2020 28,121 miles

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slight grease loss

Pass 16 Jan 2019 23,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 23,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW65 YZY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW65 YZY, 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 BW65 YZY registered?

BW65 YZY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 February 2016.

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