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FV05 XKS

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,527 mi
Last recorded155,527 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very end lip of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,525 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to state of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose back to joint in wheel arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very end lip of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,107 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 144,104 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 130,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat missing at time of test

slight injector blow back

Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,601 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

slight injector blow back

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 115,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 103,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 103,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,781 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,273 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyres worn on egde

Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,962 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyres worn on egde

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,693 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,907 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,748 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,039 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,039 miles

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

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

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 XKS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

FV05 XKS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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