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LW05 BYC

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,258 mi
Last recorded130,258 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 BYC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 122,806 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front bumper temperly repaired,

Rear exhauste slighty deterated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 122,806 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhauste slighty deterated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 113,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 74,503 miles

Front disks and pads wearing thin.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,822 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,317 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,939 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,236 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 24,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LW05 BYC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LW05 BYC, 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 LW05 BYC registered?

LW05 BYC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LW05 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 BYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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