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KL05 KXU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,050 mi
Last recorded54,050 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 KXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 54,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on limit (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,706 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 43,028 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 39,002 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 36,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper end split

Fail 4 Apr 2018 36,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper end split

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 32,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,175 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,761 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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KL05 KXU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL05 KXU, 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 KL05 KXU registered?

KL05 KXU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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