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LA05 HJC

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HJC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 105,799 miles

oil leak

trailer cap cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,457 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre deflateing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,456 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre deflateing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 52,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,230 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,090 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f suspension area distorted not effecting braking or steering

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,512 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 36,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,081 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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LA05 HJC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA05 HJC, 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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LA05 HJC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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