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BT05 XGR

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,549 mi
Last recorded96,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 XGR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 90,766 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 90,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 76,284 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 38,611 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,423 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,656 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Cracking On The Edges and Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Cracking On The Edges and Middle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 23,523 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 23,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 18,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 17,076 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,383 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 11,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 8,916 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,049 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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BT05 XGR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT05 XGR, 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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BT05 XGR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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