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LY54 DSU

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DSU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,918 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 80,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,195 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,195 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,912 miles

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,063 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,441 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,013 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 23,013 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO CRACK AND PERISH AND THERE IS A SMALL NAIL IN OSR TREAD

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 14 Dec 2007 17,459 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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LY54 DSU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY54 DSU, 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 LY54 DSU registered?

LY54 DSU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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