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DT65 BYV

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 BYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 75,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,750 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 70,750 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,253 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 62,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 55,605 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,379 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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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DT65 BYV 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 70%.

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 DT65 BYV, 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 DT65 BYV registered?

DT65 BYV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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