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LY05 PVA

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 PVA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut top bearing is noisy (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper strut top bearing is noisy (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 32,968 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 32,968 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 32,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads wearing thing

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Dec 2020 32,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 31,240 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 29,821 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 29,821 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 28,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 28,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 27,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 26,049 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,959 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,912 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,116 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,572 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 8,156 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 PVA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

LY05 PVA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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