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BF05 LFG

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,787 mi
Last recorded45,787 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LFG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 45,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both feed & return pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Water in both rear outer lamp assemblies

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 May 2023 44,503 miles

Both rear lamps contain water

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main feed pipe to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 16 May 2023 44,503 miles

Both rear lamps contain water

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlamp lenses condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Main feed pipe to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs lower coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 16 May 2022 43,408 miles

Headlamp aim poor

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,134 miles

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2021 41,134 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,047 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,614 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 38,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 36,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 35,046 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 17 May 2016 35,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2015 33,275 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,446 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,566 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 27,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,775 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 23,764 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,020 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,489 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 16,489 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,631 miles

slight cut in off side front tyre outer side wall

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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BF05 LFG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF05 LFG, 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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BF05 LFG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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