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MT05 XDR

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XDR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 74,831 miles

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

Front bumper insecure not likely to fall off

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 74,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front bumper insecure not likely to fall off

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,701 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 68,701 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low front both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxiliary belt perished

Fail 8 Feb 2024 62,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

auxiliary belt perished

coolant bottle empty

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 53,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,521 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 53,521 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bumper insecure at o/s/r

front bumper insecure at n/s/f

Pass 15 May 2019 51,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,957 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 48,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,652 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,652 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 39,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,372 miles

slight cracks showing in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,149 miles

nearside front tyre cracked slightly

nearside front wiperblade split

nearside rear tyre cracked slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,939 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 21,643 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,483 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 8,459 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 XDR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDR, 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 XDR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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