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AO65 VBY

2015 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,572 mi
Last recorded91,572 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 238,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 VBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,572 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 91,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 185/60X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST 185/60X16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 185/60x16 nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 185/60x16 nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 46,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 33,708 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Sep 2021 33,701 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2020 27,605 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 12,355 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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AO65 VBY 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 AO65 VBY, 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 AO65 VBY registered?

AO65 VBY is a 2015 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 September 2015.

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