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KY55 AVJ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,874 mi
Last recorded104,874 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 AVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 104,874 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,602 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both parts of o/s/f at joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor cond pipe into box corroded & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads of rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,582 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

n/s bottom ball joint dust boot just starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2021 89,582 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of n/s front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear box rear mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

n/s bottom ball joint dust boot just starting to split

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,574 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,303 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 81,303 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top dust cover insecure & (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r, pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,780 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,163 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,618 miles

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

both rear tyres perished slightly

front tyres req. replacement soon

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,925 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

both rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,882 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 30,962 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,019 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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KY55 AVJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KY55 AVJ, 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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KY55 AVJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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