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RC05 ZOE

2020 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,028 mi
Last recorded41,028 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 224,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 ZOE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 41,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 107,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2026 107,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil corroded and holed next to rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,047 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 38,482 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 99,745 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 93,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 93,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,426 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 73,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 73,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,804 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2020 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,741 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,422 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 30,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,484 miles

front discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 18,500 miles

front discs worn

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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RC05 ZOE is a 2020 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2020 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 24,078 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 RC05 ZOE, 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 6 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RC05 ZOE registered?

RC05 ZOE is a 2020 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 March 2020.

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