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MD53 BPK

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,535 mi
Last recorded90,535 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BPK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 90,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,517 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,517 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking on switch to pipe . (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,187 miles

both rear springs corroded

rear silencer noisy /internal

Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,187 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant bottle / expansion tank split ()

both rear springs corroded

rear silencer noisy /internal

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 59,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 59,353 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 21 May 2014 58,890 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut to inner sidewall 175/65/14

Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,209 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant below minimum

oil level close to minimum

Fail 11 Jun 2012 57,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,173 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 53,467 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 53,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,322 miles

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

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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MD53 BPK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD53 BPK, 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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MD53 BPK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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