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OY05 UCL

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,091 mi
Last recorded75,091 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 UCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 75,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2025 75,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,936 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 68,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,305 miles

hanger broken on the exhaust rear box

Fail 21 Aug 2023 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush torn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

hanger broken on the exhaust rear box

Pass 13 May 2022 47,188 miles

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode at rear flexes

Fail 13 May 2022 47,188 miles

Rear brake pipes are starting to corrode at rear flexes

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

Pass 13 May 2021 38,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 38,504 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

Pass 15 May 2018 38,499 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 34,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,874 miles

NSR tyre wearing on outside

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,113 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 21,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,770 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 15,371 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 13 Jun 2011 13,417 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2011 13,417 miles

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,584 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,306 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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OY05 UCL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY05 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

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

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