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BG55 MWL

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MWL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 118,758 miles

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

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

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 worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 118,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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 worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,125 miles

E.M.L. Lit on dash.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 108,125 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe gasket leaking and front flexi broken. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

E.M.L. Lit on dash.

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 96,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front exhaudt flexi deterating

rear exhaust part damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,051 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,043 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,363 miles

advise engine oil level low

Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat n/s/r

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat n/s/r

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 46,875 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 37,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 37,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BG55 MWL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BG55 MWL, 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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BG55 MWL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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