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DN53 VFC

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 VFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 138,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 135,376 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,033 miles

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

exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,841 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear axle bushes starting to perish

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,004 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,417 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,215 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,196 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,590 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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DN53 VFC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN53 VFC, 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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What year was DN53 VFC registered?

DN53 VFC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is DN53 VFC safe to buy?

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