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MK05 VSG

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,057 mi
Last recorded115,057 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VSG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 115,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 115,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 114,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 114,000 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s -------- o/s (2.4.C.1b)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,692 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,203 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,499 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,301 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,011 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,456 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,201 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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MK05 VSG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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