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YY55 SHZ

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,839 mi
Last recorded68,839 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 SHZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,995 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 56,510 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 54,466 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 51,160 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 51,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,681 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 44,008 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 44,008 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on wall not to cords

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 36,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,367 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 31,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 26,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 26,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,768 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Offside and nearside rear tyres have several cuts on inner sidewalls.(due to low tyre pressure)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 22,767 miles

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

Engine oil to mininum.3

Hand brake travel high.

Offside and nearside rear tyres have several cuts on inner sidewalls.(due to low tyre pressure)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,300 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 13,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 11,324 miles

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)

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 SHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

YY55 SHZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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