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DY05 FAJ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,366 mi
Last recorded69,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FAJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 69,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 62,542 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,979 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jan 2019 54,979 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,288 miles

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

n/s/f inner disc pad beginning to get low

o/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Fail 20 Dec 2017 46,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner disc pad beginning to get low

o/s/f tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,337 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 33,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,841 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 30,841 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,111 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 25,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,051 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,891 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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DY05 FAJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY05 FAJ, 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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What year was DY05 FAJ registered?

DY05 FAJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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