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BL55 JBZ

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,615 mi
Last recorded136,615 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JBZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 136,615 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 136,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 132,946 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 132,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 122,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,847 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 113,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 109,259 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 103,382 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,382 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,588 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,561 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,504 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,825 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 53,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,022 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,246 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JBZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JBZ, 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 BL55 JBZ registered?

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

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