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DE55 VUA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VUA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,405 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 38,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 38,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 34,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,855 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2019 29,855 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,658 miles

both rear tyres cracked outer sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r coil spring corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 27,668 miles

Both rear tyres perished, no cords showing

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 25,359 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,794 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 23,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 22,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,148 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,988 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 17,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,502 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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DE55 VUA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DE55 VUA, 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 DE55 VUA registered?

DE55 VUA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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