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LB55 FWP

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FWP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 91,238 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 91,225 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 89,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,917 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s n/s closing panels rusty

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2022 84,547 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s closing panels rusty

o/s n/s outer sills getting rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,015 miles

n/s outer sill getting rusty

rear axle bushes split and slight play

tail box rubbers starting to split

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,466 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly split

Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,637 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 76,637 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,445 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe tail box (7.1.2)

exhaust system rusty

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,810 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,374 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,856 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,862 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,862 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre low and bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,273 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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LB55 FWP is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB55 FWP, 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 LB55 FWP registered?

LB55 FWP is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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