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FH53 AXA

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,787 mi
Last recorded67,787 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AXA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,787 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,365 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 64,365 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 63,772 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 63,135 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 62,516 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r tyre badly cracking /sidewall

n/sf tyre side wall perished/ low pressure

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jan 2020 62,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misted (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/r tyre badly cracking /sidewall

n/sf tyre side wall perished/ low pressure

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F brake flexi corroded

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,614 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,752 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,724 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,390 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded on inside

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,192 miles

corrosion to brake discs

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,878 miles

corrosion to front brake

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,342 miles

all under body and steel brake pipes coverd in mud

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,025 miles

front discs worn and lipped

Fail 27 Jan 2011 51,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

tracking

Pass 30 Jan 2008 32,801 miles

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

tracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,258 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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FH53 AXA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FH53 AXA, 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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FH53 AXA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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