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LY05 WSW

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,873 mi
Last recorded93,873 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 WSW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 93,873 miles

coolant leak from header tank area

engine oil leak

reverse light not working

wiper linkage worn

Fail 31 May 2024 93,873 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from header tank area

engine oil leak

reverse light not working

wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 May 2023 87,250 miles

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

rear axle bushes split and worn

reverse light not working

Fail 24 May 2023 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle bushes split and worn

reverse light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 79,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge down to wear bars and perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken off exhaust box

Fail 25 Apr 2022 79,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge down to wear bars and perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine oil leak

rear exhaust mounting broken off exhaust box

Pass 5 May 2021 71,203 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,880 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,851 miles

Front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2016 53,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 53,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,193 miles

possible air leak from engine

small oil and coolant leak from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,869 miles

offside front (inner) driveshaft gaiter damp

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,682 miles

front tyres on ligal limit

slight dampness from power steering pump

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 33,787 miles

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

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

both rear springs corroding

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

offside rear tyre edges getting low

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,787 miles

both rear springs corroding

nearside front tyre getting low on edges

offside rear tyre edges getting low

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,921 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 23,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,542 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 WSW is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY05 WSW, 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 WSW registered?

LY05 WSW is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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