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OV05 FRN

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 FRN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2024 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes worn.

Rear axle corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f ,n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded.

front and rear bumper damaged.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,081 miles

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

Rear Axle + sills corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside + Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 90,698 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack / oil trace (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle + inner sill corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside + Offside axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small oil leak around engine / transmission

minor chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2021 85,442 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle surface rust

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,124 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 81,089 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,872 miles

wiper blades worn and o/s not fully secure

Fail 26 Jun 2019 79,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

wiper blades worn and o/s not fully secure

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,264 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,182 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s front tyre cut in outer wall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,850 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,873 miles

emgine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,265 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 61,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,822 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,113 miles

Offside Outer 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 1 Apr 2008 40,252 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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OV05 FRN is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV05 FRN, 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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OV05 FRN is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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