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FH53 AXD

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,386 mi
Last recorded64,386 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,386 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroding in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 59,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges getting close to inner cords 175/65/14 (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On inner wing. Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On inner wing. Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 57,702 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mounting snapped due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On inner wing. Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On inner wing. Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 56,685 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,748 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 54,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,090 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread & perishing in tyre tread 175/65/14

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

coil spring corroded both rear lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,591 miles

both rear tyres hag got a nail in tyre tread 175/65/14

coil spring corroded both rear lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,256 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 41,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,326 miles

Offside front rack gaiter slightly damp

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,323 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front rack gaiter slightly damp

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,607 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,845 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 31,835 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,335 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 25,460 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,822 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 AXD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FH53 AXD, 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 FH53 AXD registered?

FH53 AXD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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