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2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 PBX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,431 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 107,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 105,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 101,983 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 4 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

headlights tarnished

Fail 5 Apr 2022 97,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 4 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

headlights tarnished

Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread, cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 88,131 miles

headlamp levelling device not present at time of test- has been removed

Fail 6 Apr 2020 88,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,326 miles

Offside Rear brake readings slightly low

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front outer , front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,331 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 73,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,389 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,167 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 22,251 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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FV53 PBX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV53 PBX, 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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FV53 PBX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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