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VF05 FOT

2005 Mazda E Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,342 mi
Last recorded71,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda E Series112,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 67,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 61,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 53,889 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 53,889 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 42,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 36,871 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,065 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,325 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 27,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,168 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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VF05 FOT is a 2005 Mazda E Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

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

Is VF05 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 FOT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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