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FV05 FSX

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,750 mi
Last recorded54,750 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 FSX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 54,750 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge...

Pass 16 Jul 2025 42,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 41,344 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 9 May 2024 41,341 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 40,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 40,154 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 39,520 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 38,922 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 38,920 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 38,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2018 36,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,490 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 17 May 2016 32,164 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 28,955 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,163 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,882 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 19,639 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,594 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 16,594 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 14,359 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 14,260 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 12,495 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,594 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 10,594 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FSX is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

FV05 FSX is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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