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AV05 MVO

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,237 mi
Last recorded120,237 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,448 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,865 miles

rear heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 107,860 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 107,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,332 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 96,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,933 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 84,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 70,697 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,794 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,041 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,075 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,013 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 23,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 MVO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc 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 MVO, 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 MVO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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