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DF55 VTA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,769 mi
Last recorded126,769 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VTA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 126,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,915 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 122,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 119,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 107,881 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 107,880 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre showing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 95,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 88,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,281 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 81,281 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 63,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,575 miles

rear tyres cracking on tread

rear wiper starting to split

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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DF55 VTA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF55 VTA, 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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DF55 VTA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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