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NU55 OBF

2005 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front perished and cracked

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

aux belts frayed

Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,624 miles

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 81,548 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,479 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2011 65,448 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (recommend replacement)

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges and slight sidewall damage (recommend replacement)

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust box corroding

slight corrosion to front brake discs

unable to check o/s/f steering and suspension components properly due to wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,382 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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NU55 OBF is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU55 OBF, 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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NU55 OBF is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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