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LV53 UMZ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,090 mi
Last recorded138,090 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 UMZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 133,833 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 124,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,442 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 120,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,935 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 104,107 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 104,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perished

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount corroded (still supported)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,106 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,106 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,084 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,227 miles

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,711 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,031 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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LV53 UMZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LV53 UMZ, 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 LV53 UMZ registered?

LV53 UMZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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