MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front outer body wing taped up due to corrosion
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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
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
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)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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