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DE05 OFA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 51,076 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 50,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,633 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,414 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 49,160 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,995 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,578 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 47,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,027 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 42,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 37,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,330 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,153 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,393 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 OFA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OFA, 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 DE05 OFA registered?

DE05 OFA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is DE05 OFA safe to buy?

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