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LM54 XLA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,279 mi
Last recorded70,279 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 XLA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,279 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 70,279 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,069 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,069 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 56,060 miles

Offside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,861 miles

slight leak on power stearing rack

Fail 21 Jan 2022 50,861 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

slight leak on power stearing rack

Pass 22 Jan 2021 44,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 39,798 miles

NSF OSF OSR tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,664 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 23,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,771 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 19,782 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,469 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 15,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,592 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,926 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 11,729 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,729 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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LM54 XLA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LM54 XLA, 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 LM54 XLA registered?

LM54 XLA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is LM54 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 XLA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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