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EX05 VCT

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,057 mi
Last recorded78,057 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 VCT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

coolant level below min mark

Pass 24 Feb 2024 73,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low

Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,997 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 62,225 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 59,501 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 48,710 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 38,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,081 miles

acc damage ns

Fail 22 Feb 2013 29,081 miles

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

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

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

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

acc damage ns

nsf tyre wall cond

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,889 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 26,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,374 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,203 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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EX05 VCT is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EX05 VCT, 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 EX05 VCT registered?

EX05 VCT is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 VCT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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