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FV05 XHO

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XHO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 116,680 miles

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 24 Aug 2024 110,482 miles

surface corrosion under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 16 Sep 2023 104,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 93,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,746 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 69,746 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,176 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,258 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 51,827 miles

all tyres over half worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,840 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,233 miles

check tracking ref front tyre wear

front numberplate cracked

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,261 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 XHO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

FV05 XHO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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