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FX05 XCL

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust split (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 91,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 83,388 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 58,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 57,060 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,044 miles

n/s centre brake pipe is slightly corroded

steering rack is weeping fluid

Pass 15 Dec 2017 47,396 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,585 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 40,567 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 34,838 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,929 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,938 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,097 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,268 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 24,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,635 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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FX05 XCL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FX05 XCL, 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 FX05 XCL registered?

FX05 XCL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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