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HG55 OZO

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 121,006 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,868 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,439 miles

Gearbox mounting defective splits ()

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,433 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective splits ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 90,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 84,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 78,596 miles

N/s rear tyre worn low and punctured

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

O/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,474 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 73,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,798 miles

n/s wiper needs attention soon.

o/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 69,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s wiper needs attention soon.

o/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

very slight noise and roughness detected in both rear hubs/bearings.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,091 miles

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2012 56,091 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,320 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

tyre size = 175/65R14

Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy when rotated

tyre size = 175/65R14

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,215 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 26,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,142 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 18,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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HG55 OZO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 HG55 OZO, 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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HG55 OZO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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