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LG05 NFU

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 NFU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2021 116,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 112,368 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked and moisture in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 112,368 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cracked and moisture in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,038 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 76,299 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and on wear indicator require replacing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 175/65r14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,517 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 54,517 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 32,905 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 14,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,838 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,838 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LG05 NFU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG05 NFU, 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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What year was LG05 NFU registered?

LG05 NFU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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