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LF05 DWV

2005 Mazda E Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,808 mi
Last recorded175,808 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda E Series112,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 DWV
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 175,808 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 160,308 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 160,295 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 143,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,741 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,741 miles

Central Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 133,477 miles

Central Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment (7.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,853 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,737 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,721 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through road wheels,advise full inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear swinging shackle bushes deterioating

brake pedal rubber split

slight play in offside steering

Pass 14 Jun 2018 112,613 miles

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

Steering box universal joint slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,029 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering arm to rack (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,328 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,315 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,811 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 25 May 2013 79,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in offside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 26 May 2012 70,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front headlamp tape to create flat beam image

tempory repair to both front wiper blade clip's

Fail 25 May 2012 70,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tempory repair to both front wiper blade clip's

Pass 25 May 2011 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror tempory repair

Pass 27 May 2010 46,127 miles

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)

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Fail 27 May 2010 46,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,649 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,358 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda E Series?

Based on 81,836 MOT tests across 9,731 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,018
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,794
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,584
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,919
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,399
brake binding 2,340
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LF05 DWV is a 2005 Mazda E Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Mazda E Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 112,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda E Series fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,794 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda E Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda E Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 DWV registered?

LF05 DWV is a 2005 Mazda E Series, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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