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N500 TFC

2016 Mazda 2

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,898 mi
Last recorded89,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 TFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 89,898 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,174 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 66,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within tread. Tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2023 52,443 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 45,104 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

driver's view to nsf restricted (windscreen damage)

rear underbody heatshield dangerously insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

evidence of ageing at osr tyre tread

nsf suspension drop link damaged/worn

nsf tyre tread worn to legal limit

nsf wiper rubber torn

osf bumper cover damaged and insecure at osf fog lamp area

osf wiper smearing screen

dangerous tread wear at osf tyre

deep cut in nsf tyre tread

Fail 3 Sep 2021 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

evidence of ageing at osr tyre tread

nsf suspension drop link damaged/worn

nsf tyre tread worn to legal limit

nsf wiper rubber torn

osf bumper cover damaged and insecure at osf fog lamp area

osf wiper smearing screen

dangerous tread wear at osf tyre

deep cut in nsf tyre tread

Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,582 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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N500 TFC is a 2016 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N500 TFC, 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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N500 TFC is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 October 2016.

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