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MD05 GWE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 GWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 86,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,295 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,008 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 82,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 77,536 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 77,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,803 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 74,801 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,674 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,640 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,783 miles

both wiper blades split

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 45,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 45,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres, tread perishing.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,939 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,784 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 12,288 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,288 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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MD05 GWE is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MD05 GWE, 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 MD05 GWE registered?

MD05 GWE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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