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YY05 XJJ

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XJJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,669 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,798 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Rear chassis and inner sils corroded.

Slight exhaust leak at engine.

Fail 25 Jul 2016 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge.

Rear chassis and inner sils corroded.

Slight exhaust leak at engine.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

rear chassis and inner sils corroding.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing low.

rear chassis and inner sils corroding.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 93,393 miles

front subframe corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails corroding.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 93,393 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front subframe corroding.

nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails corroding.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 70,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,745 miles

offside rear tyre low on edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side front side lights dull.

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 54,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side front side lights dull.

n/s/r tyre tread feathering slightly on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,979 miles

both side front tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 38,977 miles

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

both side front tyre tread depth 2.5mm.

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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YY05 XJJ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY05 XJJ, 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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YY05 XJJ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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