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HJ05 YTY

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,117 mi
Last recorded122,117 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YTY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 122,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 122,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 118,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses going cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3mm and worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 109,334 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 109,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 100,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,381 miles

Front BOTH N/S & O/S TYRES WEARING HEAVILY INNER EDGE INDICATING WHEEL ALIGNMENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 96,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front BOTH N/S & O/S TYRES WEARING HEAVILY INNER EDGE INDICATING WHEEL ALIGNMENT MAY BE REQUIRED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 91,676 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 91,674 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 84,352 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,941 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (175/65/14)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer bottle cap missing

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,921 miles

both front tyre`s worn on inner edge 175/65/14

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,835 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,644 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F tyre heavily perished and worn on inner edge (175/65/14h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,715 miles

wiper arms have some free play

wipers in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,715 miles

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

wiper arms have some free play

wipers in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,251 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,483 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,123 miles

All tyres are worn close to the wear bar limits, especially the nearside rear.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 19,708 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 7,625 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 YTY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc 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 YTY, 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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HJ05 YTY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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