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LG05 OBB

2005 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,781 mi
Last recorded84,781 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OBB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 84,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,901 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 66,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 May 2021 65,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 60,305 miles

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

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

dampness around steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2019 52,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

frond discs lipped

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,091 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,915 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,123 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2015 33,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Feb 2014 26,273 miles

rear tyres very perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 23,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,949 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 21,397 miles

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2011 18,690 miles

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2011 18,690 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 16,016 miles

tyres minor perishing -fronts rather worn on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,601 miles

rear tyres slight perishing.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 13,601 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear tyres slight perishing.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 10,534 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 OBB is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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