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AN05 BOW

2015 Mazda 2

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,327 mi
Last recorded83,327 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN05 BOW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,976 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 45,843 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 45,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,719 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 31,554 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))

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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AN05 BOW is a 2015 Mazda 2 in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN05 BOW, 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 AN05 BOW registered?

AN05 BOW is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is AN05 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN05 BOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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