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OY55 ZWA

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ZWA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 87,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 84,848 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 84,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 81,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 81,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,654 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,654 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,136 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 74,541 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 74,541 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust smoke excessive (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 72,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 70,098 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,767 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,392 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,952 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 59,735 miles

ADVISE, nearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

ADVISE, offside front inner driveshaft seal slightly leaking.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,402 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,976 miles

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

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 26 Sep 2008 27,717 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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OY55 ZWA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OY55 ZWA, 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 OY55 ZWA registered?

OY55 ZWA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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