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ET53 NLY

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,616 mi
Last recorded47,616 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NLY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 47,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 42,592 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 41,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,409 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 39,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,493 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,888 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,183 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 33,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 31,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,377 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 27,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 25,312 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 25,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 23,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,933 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 22,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,287 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 20,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ET53 NLY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ET53 NLY, 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 ET53 NLY registered?

ET53 NLY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is ET53 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NLY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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