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DU16 BCE

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 BCE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 50,254 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 45,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged outer (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 40,769 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged outer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 35,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 29,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,751 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))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 22,751 miles

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

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,197 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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DU16 BCE is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BCE, 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 BCE registered?

DU16 BCE is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is DU16 BCE safe to buy?

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