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YE16 BWV

2016 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,050 mi
Last recorded75,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 BWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,050 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 67,385 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2025 67,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt worn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt worn/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2024 59,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 51,103 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 42,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 27,750 miles

Front BOTH front bottom ball joints coverd in grease

Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower bottom arm ball joint covered in grease

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower bottom arm ball joint covered in grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YE16 BWV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YE16 BWV, 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 YE16 BWV registered?

YE16 BWV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is YE16 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE16 BWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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