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MF05 XRO

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,548 mi
Last recorded107,548 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XRO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,548 miles

AIR LEAK ON ENGINE

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

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

Oil leak SUMP PLUG AREA ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT OPAQUE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AIR LEAK ON ENGINE

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

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

Oil leak SUMP PLUG AREA ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 99,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak gearbox end cover suspect cover porous

Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,655 miles

oil leak from transmission

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak from transmission

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,563 miles

Engine / Gearbox Oil Leaks

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)

Power Steering Level Low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 88,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Engine / Gearbox Oil Leaks

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)

Power Steering Level Low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,280 miles

travel in parking brake lever

Fail 9 Nov 2012 77,280 miles

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

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,112 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,695 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,808 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 33,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,691 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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MF05 XRO is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MF05 XRO, 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 MF05 XRO registered?

MF05 XRO is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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