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DF54 NXU

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,309 mi
Last recorded52,309 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 52,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 51,573 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,851 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 50,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,386 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front head light aim just visible

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 48,386 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front head light aim just visible

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 46,720 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,354 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 42,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

headlights yellowing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

headlights yellowing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,215 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 39,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,971 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,869 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jan 2013 26,976 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 24,127 miles

all 4 tyres perishing and cracking slightly on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,893 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 18,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 13,209 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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DF54 NXU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DF54 NXU, 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 DF54 NXU registered?

DF54 NXU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is DF54 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 NXU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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