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LA05 OFT

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,752 mi
Last recorded82,752 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 OFT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,449 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 61,080 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 61,080 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,085 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 50,085 miles

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

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

stonechip on front windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,753 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 OFT is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

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

Is LA05 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 OFT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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