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YY05 YJX

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,137 mi
Last recorded136,137 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 YJX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 136,137 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 113,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,206 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroed

slight fluied seepage under engin area

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,455 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 99,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 87,691 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 87,691 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 81,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,666 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 79,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 72,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,369 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r

oil above just min

Fail 17 May 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r

oil above just min

Fail 12 May 2011 53,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 53,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2010 46,306 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2009 38,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,732 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,652 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 34,652 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YJX is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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