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AO05 TEJ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,733 mi
Last recorded50,733 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 TEJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 50,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 50,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 36,875 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 36,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. steel wheel fitted to nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,080 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 28,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50 R15V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 24,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 22,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 17,772 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,529 miles

NS DOOR MIRROR SURROUND DAMAGED

NSR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHT SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 17,126 miles

Front discs corroded and scored

Pass 17 May 2016 16,277 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,281 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 13,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 12,503 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 12,503 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 11,967 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,968 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 9,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 7,539 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 TEJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AO05 TEJ, 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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AO05 TEJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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