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HD53 MBY

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,172 mi
Last recorded47,172 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 MBY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 47,172 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 47,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 40,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 40,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,402 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 38,395 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 37,833 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 37,831 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 37,633 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,388 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 37,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,469 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 36,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 36,058 miles

rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2015 35,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,583 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,325 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,066 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,322 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,191 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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HD53 MBY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HD53 MBY, 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 HD53 MBY registered?

HD53 MBY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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