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FE55 EBC

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,052 mi
Last recorded70,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 EBC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,424 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 R 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 @ 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 40,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 195/50 R 15 @ 2.2mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 33,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 33,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 32,971 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 32,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,569 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,841 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,055 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 16 Aug 2013 28,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2012 26,281 miles

injector seals leaking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,911 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,162 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,976 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 15,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FE55 EBC is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel 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 FE55 EBC, 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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FE55 EBC is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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