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FV05 CWU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,714 mi
Last recorded96,714 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,714 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper assembly has free play causing sweep to be in wrong position

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm anchor bushes both sides borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished on inner shoulder between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated and not ANPR camera readable (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper assembly has free play causing sweep to be in wrong position

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm anchor bushes both sides borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides badly perished on inner shoulder between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 91,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges,offside and nearside front ball joint boots starting to perish.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,123 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,767 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,398 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,738 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,702 miles

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

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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FV05 CWU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV05 CWU, 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 FV05 CWU registered?

FV05 CWU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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