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BU15 VEO

2015 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 VEO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 87,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 81,184 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 81,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,910 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,162 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,160 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,623 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 51,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 27,871 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm 185/60R16 86H

Fail 5 Feb 2018 27,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm 185/60R16 86H

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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BU15 VEO is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU15 VEO, 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 BU15 VEO registered?

BU15 VEO is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is BU15 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 VEO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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