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NU55 OBG

2005 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OBG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,624 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 62,623 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 62,623 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,538 miles

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,538 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,864 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,199 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 50,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,222 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2012 44,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,529 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,563 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,463 miles

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

o/side rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 30 Sep 2008 17,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/side rear tyre side wall damage

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 OBG is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OBG, 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 NU55 OBG registered?

NU55 OBG is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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