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M700 SJP

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 SJP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 158,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 158,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and x 2 rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust pipe blowing

rear tail gate damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Fail 24 Mar 2020 149,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and x 2 rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust pipe blowing

rear tail gate damaged

various brake pipes are corroded

x 2 front headlamps are misty

Pass 28 Mar 2019 139,943 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2019 139,943 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slight damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake pipes are corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,978 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 127,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,296 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 97,825 miles

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 97,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,187 miles

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

child seat fitted to near side rear seat .

minor exhaust leak from engine area .

off side front tyre wearing uneven .

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,571 miles

Bonnet release difficult to open, doesn't always work

Childs seat in the Offside Rear passenger seat unable to check seat belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,313 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 52,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,311 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,856 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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M700 SJP is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M700 SJP, 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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M700 SJP is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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