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SW15 EXP

2015 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 74,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear mains pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Emergency / puncture inflation bottle needs renewal due to use by date expired ,may not work when needed

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Underside heat shield missing

Fail 13 Aug 2026 74,028 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear mains pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Emergency / puncture inflation bottle needs renewal due to use by date expired ,may not work when needed

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Underside heat shield missing

Fail 22 Jul 2026 73,998 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and covered with grease (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade slightly broken corner

Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 64,521 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 44,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,573 miles

All brake pipe ends coated in wax oil type protection

Slight stepping o/s rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2019 28,589 miles

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

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

Fuel tank heat shield starting to break away at rear

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

Fail 20 May 2019 28,589 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Fuel tank heat shield starting to break away at rear

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

Pass 22 May 2018 24,259 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 EXP 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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

SW15 EXP is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is SW15 EXP safe to buy?

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