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TA05 BEN

2015 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,818 mi
Last recorded99,818 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA05 BEN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 99,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 66,180 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,577 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,118 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2019 16,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2018 11,659 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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TA05 BEN is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 38,534 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 TA05 BEN, 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 11 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TA05 BEN is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 September 2015.

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