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LW53 LKJ

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,384 mi
Last recorded81,384 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 LKJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 81,384 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 81,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,822 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 78,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 72,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 70,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2012 66,961 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2011 62,094 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,308 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach chords

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,614 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,761 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 LKJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LW53 LKJ, 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 LKJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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