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CA05 XLG

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 XLG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,508 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both sills have on set corrosion.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 113,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Both sills have on set corrosion.

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F brake hose insecure

age related under body corrosion

temporary repair to rear exhaust box

Fail 24 Jan 2022 108,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F brake hose insecure

age related under body corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2021 108,849 miles

Brake performance not tested chords showing and tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested product on lens no beam pattern attainable (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill perforated/corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill perforated/corroded within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (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 worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level, tested as reflector (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust hangers perished/cracked

fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

tyres different sizes front to back, not standard

Pass 24 Jan 2020 97,961 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 97,941 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,686 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 88,596 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear brake flexis cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

fuel filler kneck corroded

rack area damp

slight bind on osr brake

under body corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2018 88,596 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced axle bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

fuel filler kneck corroded

rack area damp

slight bind on osr brake

under body corroded

both rear brake flexis cracked

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,577 miles

miner oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack area has a light misting of oil

Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre part holed an blowing (7.1.2)

miner oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack area has a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,119 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 5 Apr 2014 76,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n s f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,474 miles

n s f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,896 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,184 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,184 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,138 miles

Oil leak

slight wear on front discs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,594 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 37,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,366 miles

o/s/f tyre n/s/r tyre

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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CA05 XLG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA05 XLG, 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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CA05 XLG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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