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AV05 BYD

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 112,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,788 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 106,788 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 104,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT BOOT INSECURE

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AND WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,556 miles

Offside Front bumper loose

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,780 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 73,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 37,850 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,377 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 BYD is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYD, 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 AV05 BYD registered?

AV05 BYD is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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