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DG05 YCY

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,529 mi
Last recorded81,529 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YCY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,529 miles

Nearside Front (N/S/F) mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2022 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front (N/S/F) mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 74,386 miles

Headlamps slightly hazy

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 74,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Headlamps slightly hazy

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 74,366 miles

Headlamps hazy

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 74,363 miles

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

Headlamps hazy

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 69,060 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant bottle empty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Headlamps hazed

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,056 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant bottle empty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank heat shield slightly insecure

Headlamps hazed

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,707 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 59,640 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished and split but not reaching cords

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished and split but not reaching cords

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,389 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,059 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 19,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,079 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,515 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 YCY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YCY, 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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DG05 YCY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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