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BW05 FFR

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,183 mi
Last recorded76,183 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 FFR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 76,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,087 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,441 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 68,350 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 68,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,774 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 62,704 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,133 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 60,131 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,908 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,471 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,927 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,198 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,926 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BW05 FFR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW05 FFR, 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 BW05 FFR registered?

BW05 FFR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BW05 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 FFR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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