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TA02 NLA

2018 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,132 mi
Last recorded36,132 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA02 NLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 36,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 29,842 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm and rubber deteriorated

both rear tyres rubber deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 23,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 16,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 29,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 29,238 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 7,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,455 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,118 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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TA02 NLA is a 2018 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 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 TA02 NLA, 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 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TA02 NLA registered?

TA02 NLA is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is TA02 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA02 NLA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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