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MT05 VHZ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,472 mi
Last recorded34,472 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,472 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 34,472 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 34,013 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 34,013 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 33,941 miles

front shock absobers damp

Fail 3 Oct 2018 33,958 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing locking/release mechanism (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front shock absobers damp

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 31,528 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,503 miles

Offside Front wiperblade split

Fail 27 Aug 2015 29,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wiperblade split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 27,393 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,032 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,083 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 23,083 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,605 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 19,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 13,436 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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MT05 VHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MT05 VHZ, 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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MT05 VHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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