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YY55 BTZ

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,005 mi
Last recorded91,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BTZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 91,005 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 91,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,326 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly damaged in a few areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi's. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undercarriage/ various parts on vehicle corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 82,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall slightly damaged in a few areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi's. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undercarriage/ various parts on vehicle corroded.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 76,187 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,709 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 69,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 62,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 62,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,593 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,765 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,702 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,918 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,897 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YY55 BTZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YY55 BTZ, 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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YY55 BTZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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