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KG05 MRO

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 MRO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,113 miles

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

slight corrosion rear under body /suspension ...

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight rust all 4 coil springs...

Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,393 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight rust all 4 coil springs...

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,048 miles

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Front BREATHER PIPE SLIGHT LEAK. (ENGINE BAY)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced POLISH (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHECK TYRE PRESSURES

Front BREATHER PIPE SLIGHT LEAK. (ENGINE BAY)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

OIL POOR

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 91,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

OIL POOR

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,360 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 81,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,807 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,663 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,663 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,588 miles

osf tyre very much on limit edges

Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,665 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 MRO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KG05 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

KG05 MRO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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