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BF55 VJL

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,115 mi
Last recorded93,115 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,115 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 93,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 71,769 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 62,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,609 miles

Front discs slightly scored change them as soon as possible

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,517 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal on rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,369 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 28,592 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 19,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 19,862 miles

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

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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BF55 VJL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 VJL, 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 BF55 VJL registered?

BF55 VJL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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