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LM05 EXJ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,526 mi
Last recorded62,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 EXJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 62,501 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 60,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 60,713 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,861 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,861 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,016 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,013 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished in Tread Area

Pass 14 May 2016 54,556 miles

Centre Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 49,160 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 44,068 miles

offside rear tyre splitting in inner side wall.

Pass 17 May 2013 37,855 miles

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on rear coil springs

damage to nearside door & sill

offside rear & offside front tyres close to limits

Pass 9 May 2012 32,456 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 32,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 26,737 miles

front disc's worn

Fail 5 May 2011 26,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc's worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,012 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 17,006 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,176 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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LM05 EXJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM05 EXJ, 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 LM05 EXJ registered?

LM05 EXJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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