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BN65 LYR

2015 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN65 LYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 76,693 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 76,693 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,368 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose by fuel tank

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Dec 2023 57,370 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 46,319 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 36,131 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 35,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,933 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 24,933 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,863 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,265 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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BN65 LYR is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN65 LYR, 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 BN65 LYR registered?

BN65 LYR is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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