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MA05 XYT

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,698 mi
Last recorded70,698 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 70,698 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,695 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 65,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,126 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens's deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,126 miles

All tyres perished/cracked

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens's deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,634 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,528 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,853 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,427 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,682 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2010 30,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,325 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XYT is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MA05 XYT, 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 MA05 XYT registered?

MA05 XYT is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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