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XX53 EMZ

2015 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,161 mi
Last recorded76,161 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 EMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 76,161 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 76,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 72,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 68,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 68,833 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 65,868 miles

Interior rear view mirror glass faded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 59,270 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,344 miles

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

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

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,057 miles

Backbox heatshield fitted but insecure

Nearside Front Balljoint covered in grease

Fail 3 Aug 2020 51,057 miles

Backbox heatshield fitted but insecure

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Balljoint covered in grease

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,262 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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XX53 EMZ is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XX53 EMZ, 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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XX53 EMZ is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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