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EX55 SVR

2005 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,457 mi
Last recorded240,457 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SVR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 240,457 miles

Rear springs rusty

rumble from clutch area

squeak from engine

under side started to rust some brake pipes rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2017 240,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear springs rusty

under side started to rust some brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2015 235,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 235,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 216,844 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 216,843 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 200,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 200,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away(no longer securing exhaust)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 183,229 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 183,229 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 155,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 129,269 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs starting to rust on inner surfaces

Pass 17 Aug 2009 104,214 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 104,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 78,697 miles

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

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 SVR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

EX55 SVR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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