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SA16 BGT

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,423 mi
Last recorded36,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 BGT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 36,423 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 36,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 24,007 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 17,878 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 13,117 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,192 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 4,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 3,978 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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SA16 BGT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA16 BGT, 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 SA16 BGT registered?

SA16 BGT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is SA16 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA16 BGT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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