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HS53 DRV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,032 mi
Last recorded149,032 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 DRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 149,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Fail 13 Jul 2023 149,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre has side wall damage

Pass 12 Jul 2022 142,326 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 142,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,266 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,993 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 125,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,748 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 101,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 95,222 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 85,506 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre has cut in tred down to cords

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,136 miles

rear coil springs starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,793 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,637 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 DRV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HS53 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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