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KG05 EGK

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 EGK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 83,683 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,682 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 83,661 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,199 miles

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

Nearside parking brake recording very low effort. Actual result overall 17%, minimum pass requirement 16%

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,141 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 73,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,616 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective mount rubber split ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2021 69,263 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust shield is loose

Fail 29 Mar 2021 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,814 miles

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

rear exhaust shield is loose

Fail 25 Mar 2020 67,814 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears and bald on outer edge and on outer sidewall has damage may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears and low pressure ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 15 Mar 2019 65,923 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f,may require to attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head light slight perished

exhaust pipe slight corroded

rear exhaust shield is loose

Fail 15 Mar 2019 65,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on center (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f,may require to attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head light slight perished

exhaust pipe slight corroded

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 16 Mar 2018 62,678 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

exhaust pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has slightly damage

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view may require to attention (8.1.2a)

both head light light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,328 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,628 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,851 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,851 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,573 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,345 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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KG05 EGK is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 KG05 EGK, 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 KG05 EGK registered?

KG05 EGK is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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