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FD53 JVU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

157,330 mi
Last recorded157,330 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 157,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 157,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 150,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 145,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 143,131 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 137,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2022 131,789 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 124,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,799 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 106,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 96,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,872 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 65,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,662 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 53,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 50,902 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,408 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,641 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 30,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,821 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,637 miles

Oil leak

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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FD53 JVU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 FD53 JVU, 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 FD53 JVU registered?

FD53 JVU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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