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MW05 LPU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 LPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 98,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 90,938 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

accident damage to various body panels

brake disc inner faces badly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake performance readings indicate a heavy front brake imbalance

offside front washer jet mis-aligned

slight smear from front wipers

Fail 16 Jun 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

accident damage to various body panels

brake disc inner faces badly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake performance readings indicate a heavy front brake imbalance

offside front washer jet mis-aligned

slight smear from front wipers

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,815 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,518 miles

Offside Front tyre close to tread wear indicator

Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre close to tread wear indicator

Pass 22 Jan 2015 62,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 58,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 57,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 53,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,196 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 40,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,756 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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MW05 LPU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MW05 LPU, 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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MW05 LPU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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