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BG55 WUY

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,458 mi
Last recorded87,458 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WUY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,458 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 87,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 86,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 86,737 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,515 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 86,305 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,998 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,998 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 81,453 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,069 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 63,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,296 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres worn on inner edge

ns rear tyre worn on outer edge

os rear tyre perished (cracked around tread)

small stone chips to windscreen zone A

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,455 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear (inner edge)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 53,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear (inner edge)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,739 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,763 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise on rotaion

Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,956 miles

Oil leak

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

poss coolaint leak antifreez stain cambelt area

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,492 miles

windscreen chipped zone A

Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,854 miles

both front tyres 2mm on edges

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 WUY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WUY, 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 BG55 WUY registered?

BG55 WUY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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