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LV55 ARF

2005 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ARF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 50,957 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 38,712 miles

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

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

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

condensation within nearside rear light unit

Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported In wheel well (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged In wheel well (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre valve slight perishing

Nearside front tyre 17 years old (dated 05)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking around circumference of tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 27,648 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 26,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,620 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 24,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 17,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 13,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 6,891 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,550 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 6,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 6,069 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 5,375 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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LV55 ARF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV55 ARF, 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 LV55 ARF registered?

LV55 ARF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LV55 ARF safe to buy?

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