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AK05 VFU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,645 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,062 miles

suspension components undersealed

Fail 27 Feb 2025 80,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,511 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 79,509 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,964 miles

Corrosion on all front and rear suspension components and prescribed mounting areas.

Fail 18 Jan 2022 77,964 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,904 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,528 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Fail 12 Oct 2019 71,520 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,785 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,795 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 51,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,544 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,711 miles

Steering wheel cover fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,602 miles

Ferrules on near side front and off side front brake flex hoses corroding.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,050 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,501 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 17,507 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)

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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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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