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KN55 HBU

2005 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,140 mi
Last recorded95,140 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,140 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,137 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 94,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking unable to see leak due to fluid everywhere (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips to windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,816 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 57,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 50,701 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 50,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear the side of fuel tank and under vehicle centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,773 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Sump damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 38,270 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside headlamp pattern and output poor due to deteriorated lens

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,195 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Smell of exhaust fumes in cab and in engine bay.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,199 miles

Exhaust gases present in engine bay.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 32,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust gases present in engine bay.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,303 miles

Engine noise/fault at injector area.

Engine/gear box oil leaks.

Slight exhaust blow at centre section area.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,864 miles

Engine noise.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,341 miles

Engine noise.

N/S/R Tyre worn and mis-shapen.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,527 miles

N/S Front wheel damaged

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,149 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 14,140 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,554 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 10,545 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread depth is wearing slightly close to legal limit

offside front tyre is worn very close to limit on inner surface

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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KN55 HBU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KN55 HBU, 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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KN55 HBU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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