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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension components undersealed
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
suspension components undersealed
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded a lot (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. alloy wheel buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
floor corroded in places front and rear suspension parts corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps faded a lot (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. alloy wheel buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
floor corroded in places front and rear suspension parts corroded
Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.
Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres. (5.2.3 (l))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both.....Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Replacement recommended (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres getting low on tread
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern
Steering wheel cover fitted.
Ferrules on near side front and off side front brake flex hoses corroding.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
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)
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AK05 VFU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc 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 AK05 VFU, 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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AK05 VFU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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