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FY55 MTE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,972 mi
Last recorded50,972 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 MTE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 50,972 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 41,815 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 41,815 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,230 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 24,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,232 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,100 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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FY55 MTE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY55 MTE, 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 FY55 MTE registered?

FY55 MTE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is FY55 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 MTE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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