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AD05 HTU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,263 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack down nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack down nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 87,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in nearside edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 85,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 85,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,107 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 82,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Too close to edge to be repaired ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 74,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting down, but ok. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 65,342 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,552 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,552 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,400 miles

exhaust rear corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 63,059 miles

NSF OSF and NSR wheels rims distorted

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,587 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 58,744 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 58,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,050 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,229 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on inner shoulder.

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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AD05 HTU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,521 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 AD05 HTU, 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 21 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD05 HTU registered?

AD05 HTU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is AD05 HTU safe to buy?

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