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YY55 GVG

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,445 mi
Last recorded74,445 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 73,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 71,817 miles

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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,980 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 61,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 59,997 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,070 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,697 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,691 miles

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 GVG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVG, 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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What year was YY55 GVG registered?

YY55 GVG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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