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LB05 EDC

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,889 mi
Last recorded117,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 EDC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 111,388 miles

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

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

Offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2019 111,388 miles

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

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

Offside drive shaft bearing noisy

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,190 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,543 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 83,687 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,200 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 62,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2011 41,591 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 32,916 miles

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

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

emissons high

engine has slight misfire

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,795 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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LB05 EDC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LB05 EDC, 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 LB05 EDC registered?

LB05 EDC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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