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LW03 FOR

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 FOR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 141,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 129,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 129,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,984 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 111,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,176 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 91,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 82,889 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 70,643 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,253 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 58,772 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 52,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 40,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 34,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,306 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 24,306 miles

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

All tyres perished.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre has minor damage to outter wall.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,323 miles

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

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

front tyres perrished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,619 miles

all tyres cracking

slight damage to nsf tyre wall

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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LW03 FOR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 LW03 FOR, 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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LW03 FOR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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