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BL55 JBY

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,356 mi
Last recorded73,356 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,356 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged (cracked) but underneath so not likely to cause injury

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2025 57,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,577 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides swivel arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,535 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides swivel arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 41,048 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Offside driveshaft seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2022 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2021 35,026 miles

front subrame and suspension components corroded

rear axle and suspension parts corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,335 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,880 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield hanging loose

advise both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2018 29,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Oil leak gear box

general under body corrosion and heavy corrosion on front suspension and hub components

unable to see front pads due to steel wheels being fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2017 27,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Oil leak gear box

general under body corrosion and heavy corrosion on front suspension and hub components

unable to see front pads due to steel wheels being fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,070 miles

Offside nearside front flexi brake hose ferrules slight corrosion

exhaust system has slight corrosion

offside nearside front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 3 Dec 2014 23,043 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

gearbox has oil leaks

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,397 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in walls and tread

slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,128 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2011 15,804 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,770 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in tread

offside front tyre on 2mm on edges and slight cracks in tread

Pass 29 Dec 2009 11,779 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,570 miles

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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BL55 JBY is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL55 JBY, 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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BL55 JBY is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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