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NU55 OTN

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 OTN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,740 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,096 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel section of flex hose @ calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel section of flex hose @ calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe just before flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 95,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking union @ flex hose to front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel section of flex hose @ calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel section of flex hose @ calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe just before flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back by Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Surface Corrosion on underside of Vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back by Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Surface Corrosion on underside of Vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 79,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,496 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,825 miles

Offside tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,527 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 49,450 miles

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

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

did not check nsr seat belt has child seat in

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,070 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,973 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,554 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 OTN is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

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

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