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AE16 ULC

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,763 mi
Last recorded41,763 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ULC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 41,763 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 41,762 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 31,783 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2023 26,131 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 21,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 18,211 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 18,211 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 15,509 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 9,124 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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AE16 ULC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 AE16 ULC, 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 AE16 ULC registered?

AE16 ULC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AE16 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ULC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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