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DU05 EEW

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,208 mi
Last recorded86,208 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EEW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 86,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,740 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,271 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,271 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,943 miles

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

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in inner wall

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,943 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear tyre has slight cracks in inner wall

rear exhaust corroded

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside 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 25 Mar 2011 44,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 32,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 23,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,412 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,807 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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DU05 EEW is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU05 EEW, 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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DU05 EEW is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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