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NCT boot question

  • 06-06-2015 1:41pm
    #1
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,852 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I haven't been able to find a thread that answers this so started a new one.
    I'm due to have an NCT shortly on a Mazda 2. The boot no longer opens using the button on the exterior. I can only access it by taking down the back seats.
    Is this a reason for failure of the NCT?
    It seems to be a common problem but the solution costs about GBP£60 if I fit it myself or more in a garage. I'd rather not bother unless I need to as I never use the boot.
    Thanks for any help.


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  • #2
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Hi,

    I haven't been able to find a thread that answers this so started a new one.
    I'm due to have an NCT shortly on a Mazda 2. The boot no longer opens using the button on the exterior. I can only access it by taking down the back seats.
    Is this a reason for failure of the NCT?
    It seems to be a common problem but the solution costs about GBP£60 if I fit it myself or more in a garage. I'd rather not bother unless I need to as I never use the boot.
    Thanks for any help.

    Where's the spare wheel?

    Edit doesn't matter spare wheel is not a fail


  • #3
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Yes a fail is very likely:
    NCT Manual 2014 wrote:
    1 Primary structural components broken, cracked, insecure, damaged or rusted to an advanced stage.
    2 Secondary structural components missing, insecure, rusted or damaged to such an extent as to leave sharp edges.
    3 Body not sitting squarely due to distortion.
    4 Bonnet or boot catches defective or bonnet safety catch missing or defective.
    5 Bumper, bull guards, body strips insecure.
    6 Permitting the entry of fumes from engine or exhaust.

    Even if they didn't fail the catch because the boot is secure they're still likely to fail because the tester can't easily check the boot floor for corrosion.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yeah, it's a fail. Same as a door not being able to open.


  • #5
    deise08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,331 ✭✭✭deise08


    Ya the boot on my last car wouldn't open.
    Just had to do a visual when i got it fixed. Didn't have to pay for a retest. Just show him it was fixed. Then he gave me the cert.


  • #6
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,852 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    Cheers, looks like I'll have to get it sorted so.


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