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AO16 BDU

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 BDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 62,937 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears lumpy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 60,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears lumpy in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,533 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 47,074 miles

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

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

wet test

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 33,564 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt dont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt dont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 28,159 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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AO16 BDU is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO16 BDU, 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 AO16 BDU registered?

AO16 BDU is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is AO16 BDU safe to buy?

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