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DS05 FYW

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 FYW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 93,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 93,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,508 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 90,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 86,806 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 86,806 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 80,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 80,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 79,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

eml light on possibly related to emissions failure.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 20 Jul 2016 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,927 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,387 miles

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear.

nearside front steel wheel.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear.

nearside front steel wheel.

Pass 15 May 2013 46,136 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 46,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 41,076 miles

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

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

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

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 17 May 2012 41,076 miles

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

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 20 May 2011 32,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,660 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 24,016 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,814 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DS05 FYW is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DS05 FYW, 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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DS05 FYW is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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