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EF05 KVS

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,010 mi
Last recorded83,010 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,010 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 83,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 70,219 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 70,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,204 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,871 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 61,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,554 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,056 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 45,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 42,487 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,870 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

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

center stop light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,114 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 37,701 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 33,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,273 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,025 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 22,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 KVS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EF05 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 KVS registered?

EF05 KVS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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