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FT53 AXU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,847 mi
Last recorded100,847 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 AXU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 100,847 miles

Offside Front outer body wing taped up due to corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 May 2018 100,845 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension and tyre defects (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer body wing taped up due to corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,219 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,219 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded short to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

engine warning light is on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake reservoir to offside front borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside headlight adjuster not working

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside front wheel arch corroding

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,005 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake reservoir to offside front borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside headlight adjuster not working

nearside steering rack boot twisted

offside front wheel arch corroding

offside wiper blade rubber torn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,471 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rack boot twisted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rack boot twisted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,856 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 46,856 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on edges

o/s/f tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre deflated.

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,814 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,346 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 10,959 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 10,959 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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FT53 AXU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FT53 AXU, 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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FT53 AXU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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