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MM05 RZU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,821 mi
Last recorded78,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 RZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 78,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 78,821 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mounting point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along vehicle length (6.1.1 (c) (i))

aux belt worn

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,681 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 76,211 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,946 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 74,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,886 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,886 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,984 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 69,984 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,767 miles

O/S/R Tyre serious sidewall deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 66,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre serious sidewall deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 63,158 miles

N/S/F & N/S/R Doors damaged

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

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

Rear bumper & tailgate damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,158 miles

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

N/S/F & N/S/R Doors damaged

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

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

Rear bumper & tailgate damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,225 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre outer sidewall cut

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2013 56,755 miles

Both front wipers spliting

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,755 miles

Both front wipers spliting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,326 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 53,326 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 46,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear boot door damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2009 41,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,616 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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MM05 RZU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

MM05 RZU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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