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BU54 RXH

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,397 mi
Last recorded125,397 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 RXH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2020 125,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,253 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 116,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 110,649 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,601 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 107,600 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 103,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 90,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,050 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 73,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 63,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat at time of test

ticking/hissing noise from engine at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,892 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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BU54 RXH is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU54 RXH, 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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BU54 RXH is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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