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GL53 LFF

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,349 mi
Last recorded98,349 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,349 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also rubbing on hub (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,735 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,734 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 88,404 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2017 88,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,456 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,, covered with grease

Fail 23 Feb 2015 74,456 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,, covered with grease

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,704 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,,covered with grease

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,188 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,, covered with grease

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,716 miles

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

brake pipes coated with grease... unable to fully inspect

Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,609 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,841 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,082 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,863 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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GL53 LFF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL53 LFF, 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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GL53 LFF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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