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CA15 TAR

2016 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,554 mi
Last recorded61,554 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 TAR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,554 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 61,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,747 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 56,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 50,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 37,544 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm firestone firehawk 185/65/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm firestone firehawk 185/65/r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,241 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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CA15 TAR is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA15 TAR, 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 CA15 TAR registered?

CA15 TAR is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is CA15 TAR safe to buy?

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