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FE05 XBT

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,529 mi
Last recorded169,529 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XBT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,529 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 169,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 156,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 122,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 122,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,153 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 40,137 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,936 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,482 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 18,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,778 miles

slight noise from inside exhaust system

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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FE05 XBT is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE05 XBT, 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 FE05 XBT registered?

FE05 XBT is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FE05 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 XBT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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