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DV05 LRJ

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 LRJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 97,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/closure panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,333 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches and sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill and wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Sills corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,901 miles

o/s and n/s/r inner sills corroded.

rear sub-frame and coil springs corroded.

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,694 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s/r inner sills corroded.

rear sub-frame and coil springs corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,392 miles

Both front tyres have excessive wear on edges Recommend further investigation

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear outers sills corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 66,147 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 May 2016 60,529 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 56,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 52,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,314 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 48,314 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,229 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 28,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,885 miles

o/s wiper blade end split

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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DV05 LRJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV05 LRJ, 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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DV05 LRJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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