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LB54 VNE

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VNE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,659 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 90,799 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 85,292 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank filler/vent hose area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

near side front tyre inner edge worn 195/50/15

Fail 25 Jan 2022 76,753 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

near side front tyre inner edge worn 195/50/15

Pass 31 Dec 2020 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 64,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 65,365 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,944 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 57,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres treads low, aged and in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres treads low, aged and in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 44,886 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 40,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,550 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,738 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,349 miles

n/s front tyre slightly out if shape

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,758 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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LB54 VNE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LB54 VNE, 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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LB54 VNE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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