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HG54 YLD

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 YLD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 145,192 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 145,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 138,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 112,643 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s head light len cover with clear tape

Fail 28 Jan 2013 89,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s head light len cover with clear tape

Fail 9 Feb 2012 73,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,606 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,514 miles

o/s/r hand brake cable by rear axle is not secure in its position due to perished gromit,cable is still sapported by another

when car was driven into mot bay clutch began to slip

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,514 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

o/s/r hand brake cable by rear axle is not secure in its position due to perished gromit,cable is still sapported by another

when car was driven into mot bay clutch began to slip

Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,015 miles

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 6 Feb 2009 43,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 28 Jan 2008 35,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HG54 YLD is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 HG54 YLD, 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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HG54 YLD is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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