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AX65 BHV

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,345 mi
Last recorded45,345 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX65 BHV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 45,345 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 36,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 31,473 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2024 31,473 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,315 miles

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2023 20,315 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2022 8,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers worn / split and smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 4,453 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Jan 2021 4,453 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2020 2,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 1,212 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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AX65 BHV is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX65 BHV, 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 AX65 BHV registered?

AX65 BHV is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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