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LW53 HHL

2004 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,974 mi
Last recorded45,974 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 HHL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 45,974 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 45,974 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,363 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 43,363 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 41,430 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 41,430 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 39,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 37,727 miles

All tyre treads cracking

Both n/s tyre sidewall cracking

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

Offside Front tyre valve perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2019 36,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,726 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 34,407 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,097 miles

item removed prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 33,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,218 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 29,640 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 23,409 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 21,580 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 21,580 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,478 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 HHL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHL, 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 LW53 HHL registered?

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

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