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AE66 TWG

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,129 mi
Last recorded58,129 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 58,129 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2025 58,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 39,145 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 39,100 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 33,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,107 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 TWG is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE66 TWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE66 TWG registered?

AE66 TWG is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is AE66 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 TWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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