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DE05 YKO

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,477 mi
Last recorded94,477 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YKO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 94,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 94,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,324 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge of the tread

Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge of the tread

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,913 miles

Center exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside front brake pads look thin(recommend closer inspection

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,751 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,166 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,562 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2018 67,300 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 63,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,242 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls.

Both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked on outer edges of tread and sidewalls.

Pass 7 May 2014 52,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,415 miles

front brake pads and discs poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 36,126 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 3 May 2011 27,390 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 27,390 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 21,934 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 YKO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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