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NL55 GVZ

2005 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,873 mi
Last recorded144,873 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 GVZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 144,873 miles

rear axle corroded

under body corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 144,873 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

under body corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,224 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,469 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,415 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 118,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in the clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 108,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too front [joint at tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 108,366 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s [axil] (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too front [joint at tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,203 miles

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

oil leak

rear wiper rubber worn

slight corrosion on o/s brake pipes at rear

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,320 miles

Nearside headlight deteriorated but not affecting the beam pattern

Offside play in inner steering joint (noisy)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 92,245 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight deteriorated but not affecting the beam pattern

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,947 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,591 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,933 miles

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

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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NL55 GVZ is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black 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 NL55 GVZ, 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 NL55 GVZ registered?

NL55 GVZ is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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