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PE05 XRA

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 XRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,863 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 109,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,049 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 96,600 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Corroded and deteriorated on inner surface

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

Nearside rear Tyre Has a Small lump in Side Wall

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,700 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn and Lipped

Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brake Discs Worn and Lipped

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,944 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,136 miles

Exhaust Corrosion in places on Exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,727 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 63,426 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,400 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2008 38,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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PE05 XRA is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PE05 XRA, 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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PE05 XRA is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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