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AO05 PWU

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 PWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 70,722 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 70,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2024 67,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 60,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,594 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 56,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 54,311 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 54,311 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 51,215 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 50,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,410 miles

slight perish to offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2017 49,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

slight perish to offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,915 miles

Auxiliary multi-v drive belt fraying!

Exhaust centre -section starting to blow. (Borderline pass/fail)

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,507 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 16,998 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 13,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,390 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 8,409 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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AO05 PWU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AO05 PWU, 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 AO05 PWU registered?

AO05 PWU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AO05 PWU safe to buy?

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