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FA05 FXM

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,722 mi
Last recorded141,722 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FXM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 141,722 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2022 141,722 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 136,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,834 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,051 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 119,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,249 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 110,249 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Mar 2016 100,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

slight damage to nsr position light

Fail 23 Mar 2015 91,815 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre is cracking slightly on side wall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 88,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper has splits but still providing adequate view

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 88,403 miles

n/s wiper has splits but still providing adequate view

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,099 miles

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,263 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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FA05 FXM is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FA05 FXM, 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 FA05 FXM registered?

FA05 FXM is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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