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FM05 VNO

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VNO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 123,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 119,840 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,128 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,037 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 88,102 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak oil filter ()

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,410 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,379 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,786 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,015 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 17,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,144 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,242 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 15,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,523 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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FM05 VNO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FM05 VNO, 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 FM05 VNO registered?

FM05 VNO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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