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KN05 BYB

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BYB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 122,326 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 99,764 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 98,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,379 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,447 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 92,162 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,747 miles

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

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

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

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

P a s pipe insecure in lower engine bay.

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 77,291 miles

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

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

coolant leak under engine area

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,289 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak under engine area

steering rack has slight mist of oil

Pass 5 Jul 2017 71,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,925 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,257 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,235 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,971 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,405 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,716 miles

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

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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KN05 BYB is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KN05 BYB, 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 KN05 BYB registered?

KN05 BYB is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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