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AV05 URS

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

115,803 mi
Last recorded115,803 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

front bumper damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,147 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 103,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front bumper slightly loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 91,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,141 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020 81,141 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,623 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated/cloudy but light output not affected

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,689 miles

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamps deteriorated but light output not affected

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 72,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,241 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket rusted off exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper linkage very worn

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

wiper linkage very worn

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,061 miles

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

Wiper linkage very worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 63,333 miles

Both centre sections of front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

Wiper linkage very worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

neraside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 63,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both centre sections of front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

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

Wiper linkage very worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

neraside rear tyre has uneven tread wear.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,090 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,062 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,027 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 100,683 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 URS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AV05 URS, 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 URS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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