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AU55 RCX

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,617 mi
Last recorded84,617 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 RCX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant stain on waterpump

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2021 84,594 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

coolant stain on waterpump

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,163 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x stones stuck in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant stain on waterpump

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting split and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 x stones stuck in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess starting to split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

coolant stain on waterpump

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front thorns in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant stain on waterpump

Fail 29 Jan 2019 69,162 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front thorns in tyre sidewall

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant stain on waterpump

Pass 10 Feb 2018 58,017 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 58,017 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

windscreen cracked not in drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,983 miles

windscreen cracked lower section

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,957 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 32,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,056 miles

Offside Rear 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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AU55 RCX is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU55 RCX, 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 AU55 RCX registered?

AU55 RCX is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AU55 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 RCX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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