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MW05 VZM

2005 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,043 mi
Last recorded133,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VZM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 133,043 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall and wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 123,268 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,485 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 117,477 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 101,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 92,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slihgt run out on both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,994 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,331 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,373 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,303 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 30,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VZM is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW05 VZM, 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 MW05 VZM registered?

MW05 VZM is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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