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EX55 VTF

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VTF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,043 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 105,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reverse light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2025 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 100,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,155 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 96,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,797 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 94,797 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,128 miles

Advise stonechip in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,978 miles

Advise both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,978 miles

Advise both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 81,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,373 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,084 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre.

Possible vacume leak from under upper engine cover.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 29,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,751 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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EX55 VTF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey 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 EX55 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

EX55 VTF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is EX55 VTF safe to buy?

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