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HJ55 OUB

2005 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,081 mi
Last recorded114,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 OUB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,081 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,342 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 88,742 miles

Rear axle corroding

oil seepage

some corrosion to exhaust

Front sub frame start corroding

Nearside Front wiper blade start seperating

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,258 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,225 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 72,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,116 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,793 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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HJ55 OUB is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ55 OUB, 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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HJ55 OUB is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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