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FA53 FNT

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,208 mi
Last recorded76,208 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 FNT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 76,208 miles

Nearside Doors slightly damaged but not affecting operation or causing a sharp edge/ projection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 69,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,703 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre walls slightly perished.

Offside Rear Tyre walls slightly perished.

Fail 8 Oct 2016 48,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator light bulb is slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing/cracking along side wall, new tyre is recommended

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small leak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing/cracking along side wall, new tyre is recommended

Offside Rear stop lamp is steaming up

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,016 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 42,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,337 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,867 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,588 miles

nearside front tyre worn

offside front tyre worn to limits (inner edge)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,404 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,883 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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FA53 FNT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA53 FNT, 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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FA53 FNT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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