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LC55 OZS

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 OZS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 102,435 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 101,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,277 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,634 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 87,521 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 85,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,727 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 80,201 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out of shape on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

wiper blade linkage worn

Pass 16 May 2016 76,073 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 76,073 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,542 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 65,258 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars in places

Fail 31 Jan 2014 65,256 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn close to wearbars in places

Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,638 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,850 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 34,969 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,123 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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LC55 OZS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC55 OZS, 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 LC55 OZS registered?

LC55 OZS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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