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DN05 RVK

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,431 mi
Last recorded103,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RVK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 103,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 93,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,972 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 83,952 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,925 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack center (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,896 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 77,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 21 Jan 2019 74,951 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,314 miles

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

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 22 Jan 2014 48,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 38,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,668 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,667 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,152 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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DN05 RVK is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DN05 RVK, 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 DN05 RVK registered?

DN05 RVK is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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