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DY05 VVE

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,292 mi
Last recorded119,292 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 119,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2022 118,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,837 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion front sub-frame

Fail 18 Jan 2021 105,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface corrosion front sub-frame

Pass 26 Jul 2019 103,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,232 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,276 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,327 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,060 miles

slight damage to tailgate

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 VVE 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 68.4%.

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 DY05 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

DY05 VVE is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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