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AE16 ULX

2016 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,657 mi
Last recorded71,657 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly low

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,795 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,094 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,330 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 51,312 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are beginning to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, is in poor condition in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer fluid is very low

Pass 18 Jun 2021 32,588 miles

front brake pads are worn to near limits and the discs are worn

strong advise: near side front tyre worn to limits !

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 26,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 19,943 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 ULX 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

AE16 ULX is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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