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LR05 PXZ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PXZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 106,849 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 105,173 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 86,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 77,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,558 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,028 miles

Coolant leak

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

coolant header tank has signs of cracking

front number plate cracked in corner

wiper linkage has play in bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2014 57,028 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

coolant header tank has signs of cracking

front number plate cracked in corner

wiper linkage has play in bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,255 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,234 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,579 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,494 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 PXZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LR05 PXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 PXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR05 PXZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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