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FV54 DWY

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 DWY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 135,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing /// (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure ///

Fail 23 Aug 2022 135,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing /// (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield insecure ///

Pass 24 Aug 2021 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside signs of corrosion ///

Fail 24 Aug 2021 124,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside signs of corrosion ///

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking in tread pattern ///

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure ///

underside signs of corrosion ///

Fail 11 Aug 2020 116,827 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged /// (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking in tread pattern ///

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure ///

underside signs of corrosion ///

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,622 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Nearside and Outside, end Of Sills Corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,637 miles

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 87,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on heat shield and body (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 64,594 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 64,594 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 50,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2014 50,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres have sidewall damage due to un derinflation

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres have sidewall damage due to un derinflation

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,557 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,421 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 31,938 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 31,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,830 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 28,202 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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FV54 DWY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FV54 DWY, 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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FV54 DWY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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