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DE05 YLD

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 136,982 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,010 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 131,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 130,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,888 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 119,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 110,062 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,139 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 18 Mar 2014 99,650 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,251 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,886 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,854 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 75,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 59,128 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 YLD is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

DE05 YLD is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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