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YK15 YLV

2015 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 YLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,141 miles

ADVISE Exhaust heat shield loose

ADVISE Front and Rear Suspension , brake ,etc components and rubber bushes covered in AGE RELATED Corrosion and wear

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp bolts missing tied down with string (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,168 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components etc/ showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,897 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,896 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brakes, etc. are showing slight age relation corrison/wear

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low on edges 3mm centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low on edges 3mm centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 58,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure os/r tyre is cracked excessively on outer edge of tyre deep cuts 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: suspension components/ bushes, brakes, etc. are showing slight age relation corrison/wear

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: both front inner faces of the brake pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is getting low on edges 3mm centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ADVIS: ns/f wiper blade is splitting/ worn on edges and slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low on edges 3mm centre 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 50,995 miles

ADVISE: suspension components/ exhaust etc. showing age relation corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2021 50,983 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery is not secure (no clamp) (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns/f bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn os/f bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE: suspension components/ exhaust etc. showing age relation corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 28,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2019 28,149 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 17,777 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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YK15 YLV is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YK15 YLV, 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 YK15 YLV registered?

YK15 YLV is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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