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LR05 PYV

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PYV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,291 miles

General corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2024 86,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

General corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,942 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 83,941 miles

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

Offside 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 82,861 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 82,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 80,419 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 79,041 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 76,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 72,350 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 62,452 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 51,500 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,159 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 38,479 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,135 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,312 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 PYV is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV registered?

LR05 PYV is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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