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DU16 BBF

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,260 mi
Last recorded81,260 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 BBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,441 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,713 miles

Offside Front DRL inoperative

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 50,515 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 45,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 25,829 miles

engine guard obscuring some components for test

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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DU16 BBF is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DU16 BBF, 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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DU16 BBF is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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