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EF55 AVC

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,629 mi
Last recorded96,629 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 AVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 96,629 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 81,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 74,768 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 74,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2010 21,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,203 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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EF55 AVC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF55 AVC, 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 EF55 AVC registered?

EF55 AVC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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