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CE54 XEB

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XEB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 129,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repairs and covered with black sealants

Fail 2 Apr 2025 129,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sign of repairs and covered with black sealants

Pass 17 Apr 2024 116,025 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded areas repaired covered with thick black sealant

test in wet.

Fail 16 Apr 2024 116,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and arch. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

test in wet.

Pass 3 May 2023 110,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle And Coil Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 110,909 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle And Coil Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 110,882 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear coil springs & axle corroded

coolant level low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle strengthening plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gear oil leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,181 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 104,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 102,274 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION ANCHROGES SURFACE CORROSION

BOTH HD LAMPS DETERIATED

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,849 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

gear box leaking oil

wiper linkage insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,024 miles

Emissions not tested blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 85,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 79,867 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2013 70,383 miles

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

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

advise wipers worn

Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise wipers worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,076 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,742 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,742 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 53,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,028 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 45,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,852 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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CE54 XEB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,318 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 CE54 XEB, 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 22 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE54 XEB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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