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MT16 BSZ

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,796 mi
Last recorded75,796 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 BSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 75,796 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 75,795 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 67,894 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 61,136 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,308 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2022 49,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2022 49,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2021 47,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 43,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 37,778 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,373 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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MT16 BSZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT16 BSZ, 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 MT16 BSZ registered?

MT16 BSZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is MT16 BSZ safe to buy?

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