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ML05 RZH

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RZH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,582 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

bonnet damage wheel trim fitted

bumpers damage both

Fail 24 Jun 2019 78,574 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 14 May 2018 74,507 miles

accident damage to front noted bonnet secure but doesnt look like it is

both headlights discoloured

rear chassis rails rusty

Fail 14 May 2018 74,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to front noted bonnet secure but doesnt look like it is

both headlights discoloured

rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2016 72,087 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 72,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,184 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes have slight wear (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,963 miles

Front bumper insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper blade split at end but still clears screen

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,863 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,051 miles

both front tyres worn on sholders

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,867 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,140 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,503 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,503 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)

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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ML05 RZH is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML05 RZH, 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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ML05 RZH is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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