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SW15 BYR

2015 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 BYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,879 miles

Fuel tank heat-shield slightly loose

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 47,664 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,679 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,103 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 28,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 24,667 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jan 2019 19,650 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,371 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 18,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs lipped

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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SW15 BYR is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SW15 BYR, 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 SW15 BYR registered?

SW15 BYR is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is SW15 BYR safe to buy?

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