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NH05 BZY

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

77,791 mi
Last recorded77,791 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 BZY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,791 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,647 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 69,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 69,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,699 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 66,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,172 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 62,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

vehicle underside has corrosion to suspension components, exhaust, body etc.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 58,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

vehicle underside has corrosion to suspension components, exhaust, body etc.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 53,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 45,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 45,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,433 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,753 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 32,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 32,686 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,268 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,519 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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NH05 BZY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NH05 BZY, 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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NH05 BZY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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