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DG05 LYO

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,855 mi
Last recorded111,855 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LYO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2025 111,855 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,895 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and chassis section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 110,895 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and chassis section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 109,519 miles

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Near side front service brake has slight brake bind on hand spin

Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Feb 2022 107,726 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (perished) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side tread (perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,122 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,153 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 95,683 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2017 95,683 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,250 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 78,238 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,367 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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DG05 LYO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG05 LYO, 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 DG05 LYO registered?

DG05 LYO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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