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LG05 NGU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

62,701 mi
Last recorded62,701 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 NGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 62,701 miles

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

Offside Rear STOP LAMP BROKEN

Fail 26 Feb 2026 62,701 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES ARENT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear STOP LAMP BROKEN

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 61,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Fail 13 Feb 2024 60,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,026 miles

Brake Pedal spongy

Fail 3 Feb 2023 60,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake Pedal spongy

Pass 23 Feb 2022 59,034 miles

Brake pedal reserve travel only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 59,034 miles

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

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

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))

Brake pedal reserve travel only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,201 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,950 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,118 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 53,118 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,127 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,459 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 41,459 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,329 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,620 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,620 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 31,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,534 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,326 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 NGU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NGU, 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 LG05 NGU registered?

LG05 NGU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 NGU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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