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DY55 SFX

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,089 mi
Last recorded106,089 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,089 miles

Localised corrosion to several brake pipes in various places.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2015 106,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Localised corrosion to several brake pipes in various places.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not blowing

rear exhaust hanger corroded off back box

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,865 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 64,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,442 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,255 miles

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

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 SFX is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY55 SFX, 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 DY55 SFX registered?

DY55 SFX is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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