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HG05 VFZ

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 VFZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,037 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,692 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

power steering rack has a misting of oil.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,432 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 60,432 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,317 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,143 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,804 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,296 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,606 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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HG05 VFZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

HG05 VFZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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