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EX55 FTO

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FTO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,840 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,421 miles

Bad oil leak from rear of engine

Covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015 72,421 miles

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

Bad oil leak from rear of engine

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,790 miles

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

rear wiperblade worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 43,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiperblade worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,801 miles

Offside rear tyre worn round outer sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,219 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,161 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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EX55 FTO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX55 FTO, 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 EX55 FTO registered?

EX55 FTO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EX55 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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