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SS16 BVT

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS16 BVT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 60,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,647 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 48,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicator on inside and slightly perished - 185/65 R15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear indicator on inside and slightly perished - 185/65 R15 88T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 44,567 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,923 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,128 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 35,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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SS16 BVT is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black 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 SS16 BVT, 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 SS16 BVT registered?

SS16 BVT is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 July 2016.

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