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LC05 FHF

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FHF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 99,986 miles

Brake fluid slight contamination

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield insecure. Various

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 81,813 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Bent (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2018 71,102 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 68,309 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are only just acceptable

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 20 May 2016 66,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 65,205 miles

All four tyres are heavily perished and the sidewalls are split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2015 65,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

All four tyres are heavily perished and the sidewalls are split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The nearside headlamp lens is opaque but the beam pattern and light output is just acceptable

Pass 19 May 2014 63,251 miles

Both rear tyre walls starting to perish

Water leaking from rear of engine

Pass 9 May 2013 61,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2013 61,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 60,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 57,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 44,485 miles

drivers mirror in poor condition but still gives view to rear

Pass 22 May 2008 35,838 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 FHF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FHF, 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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LC05 FHF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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