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DY55 AEF

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AEF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,098 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,468 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

odd size tyre fitted but not mix on axles

Fail 25 Sep 2018 83,323 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

odd size tyre fitted but not mix on axles

Pass 30 Sep 2017 79,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 79,686 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight drag on near side rear brake

Pass 31 Jul 2014 66,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

near side rear tyre inner side wall was a small cut in it but no cords seen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,547 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 58,115 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,090 miles

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

front brake disks pitted & worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 48,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,312 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,855 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads half worn

n/s + o/s steering rack arms have slight play

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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DY55 AEF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY55 AEF, 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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DY55 AEF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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