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LM05 XZL

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,501 mi
Last recorded41,501 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and cracking and has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2026 41,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm and cracking and has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2025 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack pinion

Fail 20 Mar 2025 34,962 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight seepage of fluid from steering rack pinion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 33,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 33,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened bent rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam kick up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,753 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 30,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure carcass seperation on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 24,686 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 24,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 24,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 24,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 23,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,669 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 22,101 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 22,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,568 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,421 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,157 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 14,584 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 10,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure

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 XZL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

LM05 XZL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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