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LM05 SBV

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 SBV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 49,303 miles

both head light lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2018 45,228 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,858 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 40,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,674 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage steering rack (2.2.C.1f)

gearbox slightly leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2014 34,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

outer side wall damage to both front tyres

cut to nearside front tyre around complete circumference of inner side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 34,271 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

outer side wall damage to both front tyres

cut to nearside front tyre around complete circumference of inner side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2012 29,290 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 25,688 miles

front and rear wiper blades worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 22,426 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,702 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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LM05 SBV is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LM05 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

LM05 SBV is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is LM05 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 SBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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