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LY05 FBL

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 68,121 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 57,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 42,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull and just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull and just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 42,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull and just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror backing missing

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image dull and just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 27,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,683 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 18,683 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 11,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,513 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 11,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 10,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 10,181 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four tyres perished and cracked inside grooves of tread pattern

Fail 8 May 2014 10,181 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres perished and cracked inside grooves of tread pattern

Pass 13 May 2013 9,472 miles

all tyres crack in tread ( some cracks are quite deep )

Pass 23 May 2012 8,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 6,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,806 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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LY05 FBL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LY05 FBL, 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 LY05 FBL registered?

LY05 FBL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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