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FB05 GDO

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,025 mi
Last recorded73,025 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GDO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2016 73,025 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

foreign object in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front seat belt twisted

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear seat belt twisted

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

exhaust rear heat shield not secured

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,507 miles

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,899 miles

Oil leak

advisery; nearside rear wheel narch damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,327 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,274 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FB05 GDO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB05 GDO, 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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FB05 GDO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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