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HG05 KRE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 KRE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,857 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 101,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 92,481 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank split ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 92,481 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion tank split ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 88,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 82,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,522 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 73,263 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,972 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,972 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 48,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,406 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,209 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 30,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,949 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,895 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 19,982 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

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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HG05 KRE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG05 KRE, 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 HG05 KRE registered?

HG05 KRE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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