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EX55 VTC

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VTC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,212 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,122 miles

Drivers wiper poor

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,505 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,390 miles

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

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)

engine oil level low.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,721 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 44,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,446 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 35,446 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,875 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)

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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EX55 VTC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX55 VTC, 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 EX55 VTC registered?

EX55 VTC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is EX55 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VTC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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