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FV05 SJO

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 SJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,709 miles

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

both front discs corroding on inside faces

Fail 2 Nov 2018 88,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both front discs corroding on inside faces

Pass 24 Oct 2017 85,444 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust hanger corroded but stable

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,522 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,522 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,074 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 76,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,099 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,575 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 72,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,985 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,546 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 54,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,058 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 SJO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

FV05 SJO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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