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MK05 KVS

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,933 mi
Last recorded130,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 KVS
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 130,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 130,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,385 miles

Corrosion to rear outer sills

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 125,380 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to rear outer sills

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,131 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 118,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 112,302 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 102,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 94,525 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 94,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,302 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,611 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyre worn/ perished/cracking

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

all tyre worn/ perished/cracking

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,475 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 80,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,246 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,329 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 45,836 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,616 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,524 miles

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

Oil leak

small cut in osr tyre

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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MK05 KVS is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MK05 KVS, 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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MK05 KVS is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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