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VF05 FLR

2005 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,624 mi
Last recorded114,624 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda E Series112,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FLR
MakeMazda
ModelE Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 114,624 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,737 miles

both headlamp lens are in a poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,314 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 72,661 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 72,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 66,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 63,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 60,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VF05 FLR is a 2005 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF05 FLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF05 FLR registered?

VF05 FLR is a 2005 Mazda E Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is VF05 FLR safe to buy?

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