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EF05 XNU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,782 mi
Last recorded129,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,782 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 129,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 123,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 30 May 2018 123,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 May 2017 113,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust system (all) getting poor.

Fail 23 May 2017 113,439 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust system (all) getting poor.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,519 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 105,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 100,098 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,085 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,050 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

The front brake pads are getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,592 miles

Damage to o/s/f corner of bumper.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 60,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,160 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,050 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 XNU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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