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SW15 EXR

2015 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,077 mi
Last recorded100,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 EXR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 100,077 miles

All front suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

general underside corrosion none yet considered excessive

Fail 14 Jan 2026 100,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

All front suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underside corrosion none yet considered excessive

Pass 8 Jan 2025 96,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 84,601 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 76,175 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 76,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front too Rear @ the Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Weak belt slow to return @ the time of the Mot

Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,915 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside Front too Rear @ the Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Weak belt slow to return @ the time of the Mot

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,649 miles

N/S & O/S Front wiper blades slightly worn /torn but still capable of clearing the windscreen

Nearside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 32,036 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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SW15 EXR is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

SW15 EXR is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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