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DE05 FHS

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,994 mi
Last recorded145,994 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FHS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 145,994 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 116,907 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS AND OS SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 111,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 107,653 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,797 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,797 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 94,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 83,059 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,015 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,755 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2010 53,745 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

full check not carried out on n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,745 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

full check not carried out on n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,976 miles

Rear wiper rubber split

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,522 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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DE05 FHS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE05 FHS, 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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DE05 FHS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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