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FA05 KWE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 KWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 40,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 38,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 35,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 34,050 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 31,446 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 28,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 23,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 20,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,310 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,156 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 7,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,925 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 6,528 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 6,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 5,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,776 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 KWE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

FA05 KWE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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