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AE16 ULM

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,351 mi
Last recorded73,351 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ULM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 73,351 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 73,328 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/16 86H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185/60/16 86H ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 70,261 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,754 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 43,010 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 43,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 35,122 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 35,122 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 29,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 20,541 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 20,541 miles

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

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 ULM is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE16 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

AE16 ULM is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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The MOT history for AE16 ULM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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