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TA55 AMA

2016 Mazda 2

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

48,702 mi
Last recorded48,702 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda 235,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA55 AMA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,702 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 48,702 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 86,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,650 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 40,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 60,327 miles

knocking noise from steering no play found !

Pass 20 Feb 2023 35,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,314 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 58,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 55,610 miles

steering slightly notchy

Nearside Rear rear tyre in poor condition 185/55/15

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 20 Oct 2020 55,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear tyre in poor condition 185/55/15

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

steering slightly notchy

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,054 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 53,933 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,756 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 49,633 miles

Cracks in rear tyre walls, offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 49,633 miles

Cracks in rear tyre walls, offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,323 miles

Cracks in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 15 Oct 2016 36,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,215 miles

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of cracks & little cuts on tyre wall

Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2013 23,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 23,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,785 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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TA55 AMA is a 2016 Mazda 2 in Black. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 TA55 AMA, 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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TA55 AMA is a 2016 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 April 2016.

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