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LW53 ENU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ENU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 130,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing taped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 121,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip/star cracks to outer layer (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 109,355 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated noticeably more so than n/s/f (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip/star cracks to outer layer (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD ON EDGES NEAR WEAR BANDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside HEADLAMP outer lens deteriorating

Offside MIRROR back cover missing

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 100,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing CAP MISSING (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD ON EDGES NEAR WEAR BANDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside HEADLAMP outer lens deteriorating

Offside MIRROR back cover missing

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,835 miles

child seat fitted in offside rear seat , unable to check seatbelt condition

nearside headlight is missing top securing bolt, but headlight still secure

Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,835 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted in offside rear seat , unable to check seatbelt condition

nearside headlight is missing top securing bolt, but headlight still secure

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,822 miles

Nearside 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 75,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 70,834 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 70,834 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 63,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 45,934 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,816 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,551 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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LW53 ENU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LW53 ENU, 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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LW53 ENU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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