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CP55 GBU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 GBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 41,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2024 33,476 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 33,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 32,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 28,199 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 28,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 23,753 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 23,753 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,372 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,324 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 16,391 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe corroded (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 13,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 13,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak oil filter leaking ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.C.3c)

various suspension components and prescribed areas badly corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,539 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

various exhaust hangars corroded but system fully suppoted

various front suspension components badly corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 9 Sep 2014 12,130 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

all front suspension and hub components badly corroded but not significantly weakened

all tyre walls cracked and showing signs of perishing

front subframe badly corroded but not weakened

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust hangars badly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 11,738 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front hub assemblies corroded.

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 11,738 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front hub assemblies corroded.

rear exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,997 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 10,936 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 10,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 9,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 8,932 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 8,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP55 GBU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP55 GBU, 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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CP55 GBU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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