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GU16 AEW

2016 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,002 mi
Last recorded42,002 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 AEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 42,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,604 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,755 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 34,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,169 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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GU16 AEW is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White 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 GU16 AEW, 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 GU16 AEW registered?

GU16 AEW is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is GU16 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU16 AEW 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.

Does GU16 AEW have outstanding finance?

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