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BG05 VNU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,049 mi
Last recorded116,049 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VNU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 116,049 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 111,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,168 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 28 May 2015 101,291 miles

both front brake disks lipped

both front wipers deteriated

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

Pass 16 May 2014 95,248 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wipers slightly deteriated

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

lower engine stabiliser bush deteriated and has play

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 9 May 2013 91,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 91,279 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2012 82,424 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 73,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 67,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 62,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,199 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 56,174 miles

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

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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BG05 VNU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BG05 VNU, 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 BG05 VNU registered?

BG05 VNU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 VNU safe to buy?

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