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LF05 MDK

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 MDK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 88,974 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 88,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,052 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 88,052 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,902 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,859 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,801 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,841 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,073 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,299 miles

N/S and O/S/R Tyres sidewalls cracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,390 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,954 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,022 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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LF05 MDK is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 LF05 MDK, 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 LF05 MDK registered?

LF05 MDK is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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