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DU16 BBK

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 BBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 86,528 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,818 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 70,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 59,845 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 59,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,591 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 54,591 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 47,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,095 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 BBK is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 DU16 BBK, 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 DU16 BBK registered?

DU16 BBK is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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