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FD16 BVM

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,276 mi
Last recorded55,276 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD16 BVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 55,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM. (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS light on.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 48,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 34,743 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 32,304 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 32,299 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 26,128 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 19,779 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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FD16 BVM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 FD16 BVM, 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 FD16 BVM registered?

FD16 BVM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is FD16 BVM safe to buy?

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