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MM05 RXF

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,908 mi
Last recorded95,908 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 RXF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 95,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,533 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose.

Fail 14 Sep 2023 93,487 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,445 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 90,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front inner door handle has a temporary repair for opening.

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,941 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,261 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near pipes on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near pipes on steering rack. (2.3.3b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 67,411 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 58,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,206 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,587 miles

both front tyres show inner and outer edge ware.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 40,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres show inner and outer edge ware.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,204 miles

slight damage on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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MM05 RXF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM05 RXF, 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 MM05 RXF registered?

MM05 RXF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MM05 RXF safe to buy?

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