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GD05 ELO

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,170 mi
Last recorded106,170 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 ELO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 106,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 99,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,914 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 92,914 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,419 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 63,842 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 62,431 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

uneven wear on near side rear tyre suspect week shock

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,488 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,782 miles

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

near side front tyre worn close to wear bars

off side front tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,601 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,021 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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GD05 ELO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD05 ELO, 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 GD05 ELO registered?

GD05 ELO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is GD05 ELO safe to buy?

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