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OV55 MKL

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MKL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,094 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

underbody and all suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 84,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,148 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 69,667 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 55,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 51,150 miles

Back box outer casing corroded, pipe section and brackets heavily corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition, inner pads wearing thin and brakes juddering.

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

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 10 Jun 2014 44,124 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 36,694 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,255 miles

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

ns rear wheel, inner rim dented/damaged

os rear wheel, inner rim dented/damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,058 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,701 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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OV55 MKL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV55 MKL, 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 OV55 MKL registered?

OV55 MKL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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