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GU16 AEY

2016 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,742 mi
Last recorded62,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU16 AEY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 62,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 13 Jun 2025 53,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 32,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 27,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 23,482 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 21,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,577 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 AEY 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 100%.

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 AEY, 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 GU16 AEY registered?

GU16 AEY is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2016.

Is GU16 AEY safe to buy?

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