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FB05 KOV

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,919 mi
Last recorded119,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KOV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2018 119,919 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

sump damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,223 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,698 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,655 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,327 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,394 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 96,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 90,704 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,195 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,109 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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FB05 KOV is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FB05 KOV, 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 KOV is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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