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AV05 BYA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,701 mi
Last recorded99,701 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 BYA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,701 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear axle bush worn but not excessively

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush worn but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 95,366 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear axle bush worn but not excessively

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear axle bush worn but not excessively

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 92,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 88,158 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn very badly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn very badly on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2020 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn very badly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn very badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2019 83,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,934 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,934 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 62,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 55,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,521 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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AV05 BYA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AV05 BYA, 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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AV05 BYA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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