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OY05 YYR

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,720 mi
Last recorded36,720 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 36,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 34,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded ..

Pass 15 Dec 2023 32,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 29,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,939 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 27,449 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,564 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,321 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 25,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018
Fail 19 Jan 2018

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,431 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,741 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 21,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 20,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,030 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,521 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 15,433 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,417 miles

bearing noise present from both o/s wheel bearings. advise to further investigate/ rectify

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 YYR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

OY05 YYR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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