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HG05 VFU

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,072 mi
Last recorded41,072 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,072 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre 1 September 2009)

Fail 17 Oct 2023 41,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking + perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre 1 September 2009)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,545 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 40,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,957 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 39,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 39,196 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 39,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 38,279 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 37,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,860 miles

n/s/f tyre has deep cut in outer sidewall

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,095 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

osf tyre inner shoulder devoid of tread in places.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2014 34,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 32,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,406 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,882 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,073 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,624 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer sidewall damage

n/s/r light lens damaged

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 VFU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG05 VFU, 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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HG05 VFU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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