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OY05 UCB

2005 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,528 mi
Last recorded87,528 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UCB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,528 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 87,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Engine Warning Light On

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 84,984 miles

EML light on pre 2008

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 81,159 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 77,797 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 77,797 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,037 miles

rear silencer outer skin starting to separate

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,689 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 67,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,101 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,767 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 53,767 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,456 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,890 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front brake disc's worn & rusty

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,473 miles

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

front brake disc's worn & rusty

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 16,134 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 13,480 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 13,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,196 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 11,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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OY05 UCB is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OY05 UCB, 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 OY05 UCB registered?

OY05 UCB is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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