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FL05 KWB

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,221 mi
Last recorded100,221 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KWB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,221 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills and rear chassies corroded

front subframe corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sills and rear chassies corroded

front subframe corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,060 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle very heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis and underfloor iner sills corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear chassis and underfloor iner sills corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,056 miles

All rear chassis corroding

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

Front bumper poorly secured

Rear underfloor inner sills corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2017 94,054 miles

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

Front bumper poorly secured

All rear chassis corroding

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

Rear underfloor inner sills corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,653 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,650 miles

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

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

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

Remainder of main brake pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2015 86,370 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 79,977 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing(not yet excessive)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2010 59,403 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 59,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 49,150 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 49,139 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 40,443 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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FL05 KWB is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FL05 KWB, 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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FL05 KWB is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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