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DY55 VRT

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 34,589 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 33,853 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 32,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 32,351 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 32,351 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,325 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 31,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 30,634 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 30,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 29,257 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,674 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 27,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 26,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 25,234 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyre wearing on outer edge

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,007 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,976 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 16,975 miles

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

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 VRT is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

DY55 VRT is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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