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BU54 RXN

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 RXN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,900 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2014 94,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 87,265 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 87,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,151 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,571 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 41,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,594 miles

front wipers split

oil build up on gear box

Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers split

oil build up on gear box

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 RXN is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BU54 RXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU54 RXN registered?

BU54 RXN is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BU54 RXN safe to buy?

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