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EA55 VZL

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VZL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 84,780 miles

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

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

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2020 84,729 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

small chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 64,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 48,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 25,172 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,613 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,313 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,555 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,794 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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EA55 VZL is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA55 VZL, 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 EA55 VZL registered?

EA55 VZL is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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