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CV05 FBL

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 116,193 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake locking device missing brake calliper retainer clip (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,190 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear axle beam / rear ends of inner sills &c.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes - nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 115,182 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play & noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear axle beam / rear ends of inner sills &c.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes - nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2024 115,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,870 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread running on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,150 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,580 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,561 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,844 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,412 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,181 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,181 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 3 Sep 2012 50,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,092 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 Aug 2010 35,650 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,305 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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,305 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 1 Sep 2008 23,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,485 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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CV05 FBL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CV05 FBL, 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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CV05 FBL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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