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MM16 BZW

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,077 mi
Last recorded14,077 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM16 BZW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 14,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 13,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 8 Dec 2023 12,441 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 11,218 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 11,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 8,793 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 7,871 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 7,871 miles

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

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

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

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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MM16 BZW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM16 BZW, 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 MM16 BZW registered?

MM16 BZW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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