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LX54 YEL

2004 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,051 mi
Last recorded71,051 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YEL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,215 miles

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

Rr exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 67,215 miles

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

Rr exhaust outer casing corroded

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,549 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak around engine bay

Fail 7 Jan 2019 59,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak around engine bay

Pass 26 Dec 2017 55,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 52,343 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 49,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,376 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 41,376 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,838 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 34,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 26,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,956 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,731 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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LX54 YEL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX54 YEL, 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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LX54 YEL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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