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AE16 UTA

2016 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,989 mi
Last recorded35,989 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 UTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 35,989 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 33,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 30,301 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 30,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 27,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,605 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 17,881 miles

under trays fitted

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 UTA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

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

Is AE16 UTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UTA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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