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BF65 TAU

2015 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 TAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 71,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 63,237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 56,459 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 56,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear silencer heat shield loose.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 54,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 40,676 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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BF65 TAU is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Purple 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 BF65 TAU, 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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What year was BF65 TAU registered?

BF65 TAU is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2015.

Is BF65 TAU safe to buy?

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