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LA05 OFS

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,313 mi
Last recorded98,313 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 OFS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,722 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,814 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,500 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 75,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 72,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 72,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,675 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,675 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,795 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 34,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 25,428 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,811 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,176 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 18,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,398 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,578 miles

small crack in front number plate

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 OFS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 OFS, 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 LA05 OFS registered?

LA05 OFS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is LA05 OFS safe to buy?

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