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LG05 NFO

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 NFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 118,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 109,746 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 109,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 109,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 99,365 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Fail 6 May 2017 99,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 88,065 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine light on at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 76,743 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 76,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

bonnet catch stiff to operate

Pass 18 Jan 2014

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

tracking advised

Fail 18 Jan 2014

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

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

tracking advised

Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,311 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 41,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,680 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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LG05 NFO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG05 NFO, 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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LG05 NFO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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