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DV05 VZR

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VZR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 81,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,022 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 70,159 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 65,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,267 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,985 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 48,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,761 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 44,746 miles

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

offside front tyre beginning to crack on the inner side wall. A new tyre is advised.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,576 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 23,576 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,660 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,396 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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DV05 VZR is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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