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OY16 BVJ

2016 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,895 mi
Last recorded47,895 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY16 BVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,895 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 41,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,044 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,858 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 28,858 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,337 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 25,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 22,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 16,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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OY16 BVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY16 BVJ, 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 OY16 BVJ registered?

OY16 BVJ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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