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HJ05 VVE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VVE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,008 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,115 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 59,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,028 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 57,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,071 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 55,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 55,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 52,844 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,212 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,211 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,822 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,213 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,059 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,059 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,766 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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HJ05 VVE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HJ05 VVE, 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 HJ05 VVE registered?

HJ05 VVE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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