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FA05 FYG

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,573 mi
Last recorded32,573 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FYG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 32,573 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 32,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2025 31,829 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 31,011 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

underbody corrosion / suspension components

Pass 19 May 2023 30,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 29,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 29,331 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 28,407 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 27,544 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,909 miles

Front front road spring weak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

power steering pipe corroded on steering rack

Pass 17 May 2018 26,388 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 26,388 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned rubbing on wheel trim (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 25,828 miles

Oil leak

Slight surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,191 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 25,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 25,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014 25,077 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre on 3mm wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 23,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2013 23,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyres on 3mm wearing on outer edges + cracking

Pass 23 May 2012 22,102 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,044 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,536 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,846 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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FA05 FYG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FA05 FYG, 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 FA05 FYG registered?

FA05 FYG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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