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FV05 SHZ

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 64,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,537 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,660 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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FV05 SHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV05 SHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 SHZ registered?

FV05 SHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is FV05 SHZ safe to buy?

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