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LY55 DVM

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DVM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 96,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH SIDES @ inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 96,636 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH SIDES @ inner face] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,242 miles

Advise; nearside front lower ball joint cover torn / offside front tyre badly worn @ inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,511 miles

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 13 Mar 2016 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 69,803 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,766 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,766 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,217 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,228 miles

test carried out under wet conditions

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,819 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,977 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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LY55 DVM is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY55 DVM, 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 LY55 DVM registered?

LY55 DVM is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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