2005 Mazda 2 · 4,223 MOT tests
2005 Mazda 2 reliability
2005 Mazda 2s fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 2 years (4,223 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 79,807
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,223
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.2%
- Suspension14.9%
- Brakes13.6%
- Tyres8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Body, chassis and structure6.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.78%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 5.35%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Stop lamp not working 5.09%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.79%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.05%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.75%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.39%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Mazda 2 reliable?
2005 Mazda 2s fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 2 years (4,223 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.04% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.78% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (5.35% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Mazda 2 shows 79,807 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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