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DV55 VSC

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,418 mi
Last recorded71,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VSC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,418 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damadged

coolant low

damadge to rear

Fail 28 Dec 2023 62,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged insecure (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damadged

Rear tail gate unable to open from the outside

coolant low

damadge to rear

Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

frpnt bumper damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

frpnt bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,977 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 51,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,319 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 50,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres badly perished and cracked. advise replacement asap

Fail 6 Jan 2020 50,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres badly perished and cracked. advise replacement asap

Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,004 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 48,004 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged h/brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 45,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,938 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall scuffed

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,710 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 38,259 miles

o/s/rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,219 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2012 29,219 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,357 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,879 miles

n/s/r bumper reflector missing

Pass 16 Jan 2009 14,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,852 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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DV55 VSC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV55 VSC, 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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DV55 VSC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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