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DS16 BUA

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,009 mi
Last recorded52,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 BUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,009 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 52,002 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,166 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 36,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 32,158 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 27,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 18,003 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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DS16 BUA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 DS16 BUA, 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 DS16 BUA registered?

DS16 BUA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is DS16 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 BUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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