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MA05 UMS

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UMS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 124,078 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 124,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 106,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,244 miles

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

Front bolt on cross member damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Fail 28 Oct 2020 79,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front bumper damaged o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2019 63,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,755 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 41,670 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front front wiper linkage worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,641 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 32,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,173 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 24,200 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 21,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,291 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,126 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,052 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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MA05 UMS 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 MA05 UMS, 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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MA05 UMS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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