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EF05 GZD

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GZD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,268 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 63,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,572 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 47,572 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 40,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 36,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished/cracking on outer shoulder and sidewall [becoming low on tread]

Offside Front tyre perrished/cracking on outer shoulder [becoming low on tread]

Rear registration plate faded

headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

light oil/fluid contamination on steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2015 33,384 miles

head lamp glasses getting misty

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 3mm inner edges

rear number plate starting to fade

small staining around steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,779 miles

0/s rear road spring rusting at bottom

interior mirror small movement in mountings

n/s front antiroll bar link rod top ball joint gaitor cracking

noticeable wear front brake discs

power steering fluid looks dark

rear number plate starting to fade

very small staining around steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,346 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre starting to crack/split on tred

o/s/r tyre starting to crack/split on tred

Pass 15 Jan 2011 17,953 miles

all tyres showing age cracks

n/s and o/s front tyres down to 1.6mm inner edges on legal limit will require replacement in very near future !!

small staining around steering rack

windscreen stone chip damage center area

Pass 1 Feb 2010 13,764 miles

n/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

o/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

rear number plate starting to fade

small staining steering rack

windscreen stone damage center of screen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,245 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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EF05 GZD is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF05 GZD, 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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EF05 GZD is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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