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MA05 XYU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,012 mi
Last recorded161,012 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 XYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 161,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 161,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 149,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 149,070 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 137,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 137,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 118,505 miles

coolant leak from engine

o/s driveshaft centre bearing slightly

Pass 22 May 2012 106,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2012 106,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 12 May 2011 95,950 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 95,950 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 83,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,757 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,439 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 XYU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

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

Is MA05 XYU safe to buy?

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