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AV05 MVH

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MVH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 113,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 109,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes are deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both nearside and offside rear sill areas are corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 100,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 99,672 miles

brake operation lagging slightly- slight sponginess at top of brake pedal travel

Pass 15 May 2019 94,731 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2018 88,837 miles

1)Both front head lamps lens deterioration advise clean.(2)Rear lamps slight condensation build up.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm surface cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread

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

Rear subframe bushes slight worn

Pass 13 May 2017 83,824 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and weakened

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and weakened

Nearside Rear nail in tyre and slight perishing within tread

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2017 83,824 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and weakened

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated and weakened

Nearside Rear nail in tyre and slight perishing within tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 78,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 72,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,034 miles

rear exhaust box metal hangers on exhaust badly rusted (will need new exhaust)

Pass 9 May 2013 63,306 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 58,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 53,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 31,993 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,993 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,676 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 MVH is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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