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EA53 VBJ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,411 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,054 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 71,054 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear tyre cracking on inner and outer edge

offside front bumper slightly damage

Pass 2 Mar 2010 37,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,214 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

washer bottle nearly empty

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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EA53 VBJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA53 VBJ, 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 EA53 VBJ registered?

EA53 VBJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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