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FV05 XJO

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,973 mi
Last recorded146,973 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XJO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 146,973 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,275 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 130,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 117,718 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 94,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,535 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriating

Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,556 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 54,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate deteriating

Fail 20 Jul 2011 54,210 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate deteriating

Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XJO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

FV05 XJO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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