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LR05 PXY

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PXY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 44,097 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 44,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 35,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 34,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 33,401 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 32,610 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 31,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 30,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stub axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 28,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 27,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 26,734 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 26,734 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,720 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 24,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,635 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,388 miles

rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,875 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Slight dampness on steering rack, no leaks at time of test.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 18,875 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and starting to perish on outer sidewall.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight dampness on steering rack, no leaks at time of test.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 11,388 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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LR05 PXY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LR05 PXY, 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 LR05 PXY registered?

LR05 PXY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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