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HS53 DOU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,488 mi
Last recorded78,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 DOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 78,487 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 71,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 71,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

All steering suspension and brake components heavily corroded

Exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,684 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,684 miles

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 66,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front flexi part of exhaust in poor condition

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded and detached

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,360 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,402 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,402 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 54,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,329 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 43,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,776 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,780 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,378 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,074 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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HS53 DOU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HS53 DOU, 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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HS53 DOU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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