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EJ55 UZG

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,958 mi
Last recorded123,958 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 UZG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 123,958 miles

Nearside Front drop link, dust cover slightly cracking.

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inside edge.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 123,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front drop link, dust cover slightly cracking.

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on inside edge.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,329 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,079 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,148 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 79,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,585 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,579 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 50 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,682 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

on/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,144 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,984 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres deteriorated & wearing low (2-3mm) 195/50R15 82V

slight damage to nearside rear door & outer wing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 38,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,116 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 24,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,315 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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EJ55 UZG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EJ55 UZG, 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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EJ55 UZG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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