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HD53 OMV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,535 mi
Last recorded84,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 81,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,830 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear box outer skin

Pass 10 Jan 2023 75,693 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 73,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 67,834 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,578 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

water loss from engine

Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,135 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,868 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear outer skin rusted (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,586 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 46,586 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 30,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,272 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,490 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,567 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 OMV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HD53 OMV, 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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HD53 OMV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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