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DA05 WXL

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,309 mi
Last recorded49,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WXL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 49,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bolt missing (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH REAR AXLE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases reaR BOX JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 39,079 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 39,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 37,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexy pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,981 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 33,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 31,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2020 29,478 miles

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2020 29,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2018 25,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 22,151 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 18,803 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 17,677 miles

Front offside tyre is low on tread

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,097 miles

Cut in F/n/s tyre sidewall no cords showing 195/50/15

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 15,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 14,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 12,553 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 12,553 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2010 10,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,214 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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DA05 WXL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DA05 WXL, 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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DA05 WXL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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