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LC05 CFA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,880 mi
Last recorded52,880 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CFA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 52,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,041 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 52,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 50,787 miles

Central Rear Lower suspension subframe/axel beam has slight corrosion but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 46,487 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,571 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,736 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 37,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,141 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 29,958 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner just on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover hiding some components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 20,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 17,326 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 9,935 miles

nearside wiper blade worn and split at ends

outter wall of nearside front tyre worn slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 9,307 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall starting to perish.

Pass 19 May 2010 7,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,091 miles

damage to rear body work

Pass 3 Jun 2008 5,559 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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LC05 CFA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LC05 CFA, 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 LC05 CFA registered?

LC05 CFA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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