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FA53 FOF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,961 mi
Last recorded92,961 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 FOF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,961 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (flexi joint) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,049 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 91,049 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,279 miles

exhaust system and hangers corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,279 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust system and hangers corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flex hoses slightly corroded

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,398 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f and o/s/f steel brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2014 79,398 miles

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

front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f and o/s/f steel brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,854 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,251 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,859 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 59,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,439 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,935 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 FOF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FOF, 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 FA53 FOF registered?

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

Is FA53 FOF safe to buy?

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