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AE66 TSZ

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,658 mi
Last recorded60,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 TSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,658 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,520 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 39,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 31,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 21,902 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 15,839 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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AE66 TSZ is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE66 TSZ, 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 AE66 TSZ registered?

AE66 TSZ is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is AE66 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TSZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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