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HK05 CAO

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,851 mi
Last recorded50,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,480 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 48,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,700 miles

Entire Underbody is covered in Underseal

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,371 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front headlight loose but secure

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 38,117 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 38,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,427 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2016 35,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,009 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 33,009 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,814 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 31,814 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 27,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,013 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 16,198 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 16,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HK05 CAO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HK05 CAO, 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 HK05 CAO registered?

HK05 CAO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is HK05 CAO safe to buy?

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