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HT53 OGC

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OGC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 39,530 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 39,524 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Coolant leak Expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 30,710 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 30,553 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 27,626 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 27,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,421 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 26,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,269 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 23,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,863 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 21,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 20,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

coolant leak from expansion bottle has a hairline crack

Pass 24 Nov 2015 18,196 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 9 Dec 2014 16,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,690 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,579 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,156 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriated

shallow cut to nearside front tyre[side wall]

slight damage to nearside door m irror

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 19 Dec 2007 7,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to near side mirror casing

Pass 20 Dec 2006 6,137 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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HT53 OGC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT53 OGC, 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 HT53 OGC registered?

HT53 OGC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is HT53 OGC safe to buy?

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