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LG05 OAY

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,969 mi
Last recorded130,969 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OAY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 130,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight deterioration to lower front ball joint boots

Pass 21 Aug 2023 130,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting bush deteriorating.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 130,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting bush deteriorating.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 126,745 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,661 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

minor deterioration to front lower ball joint rubber boots

rust to rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2020 121,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating

slight deterioration to both front lower ball joint boots

Fail 30 Jul 2020 121,479 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

slight deterioration to both front lower ball joint boots

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,583 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rust to rear exhaust box

slight deterioration to n/s and o/s front lower arm ball joint boots

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,893 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 98,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,878 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and starting to wear unevenly

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 80,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,870 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre cracked on inner and outer walls

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,444 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 OAY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LG05 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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