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FA05 KDK

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,056 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 73,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 67,725 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 60,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 54,851 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mount deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides Brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 54,851 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mount deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides Brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 43,101 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 39,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 37,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,578 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,839 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,819 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2008 9,742 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 KDK is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FA05 KDK, 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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FA05 KDK is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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