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DV05 WGU

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,639 mi
Last recorded87,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 87,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General corrosion

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 80,490 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is repaired covered with underseal (o/s and n/s )

Fail 27 Oct 2022 80,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,396 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 74,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axel front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 69,922 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,089 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,494 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,485 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 56,313 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,022 miles

Nearside Front side wall of tyre heavily scrubbed but with no visible signs of construction

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 49,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front side wall of tyre heavily scrubbed but with no visible signs of construction

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine management light activated

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,213 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,366 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,033 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 19,983 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 28 May 2008 14,428 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 WGU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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