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NV55 VPU

2005 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,964 mi
Last recorded96,964 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda 253,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 96,964 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe greased preventing an accurate assessment of condition

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 4 May 2016 96,964 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe greased preventing an accurate assessment of condition

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 1 May 2015 84,137 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f brake pipe greased preventing an accurate assesment of condition

Fail 1 May 2015 84,137 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f brake pipe greased preventing an accurate assesment of condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,232 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 60,437 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 55,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,042 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,990 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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NV55 VPU is a 2005 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV55 VPU, 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 NV55 VPU registered?

NV55 VPU is a 2005 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is NV55 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 VPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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