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MC65 BFY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,110 mi
Last recorded36,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC65 BFY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 29,598 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres (outer) edge showing signs of cracks

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 29,598 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres (outer) edge showing signs of cracks

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 24,921 miles

Nearside/Offside Front Brake Discs wearing thin

Nearside/Offside Front Brake Pads wearing low (inner side)

Pass 10 Oct 2022 20,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 14,731 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 11,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 8,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 7,348 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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MC65 BFY is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red 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 MC65 BFY, 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 MC65 BFY registered?

MC65 BFY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2016.

Is MC65 BFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC65 BFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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