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MD53 UMV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,080 mi
Last recorded61,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 UMV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 61,080 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 57,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 56,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 55,040 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 52,702 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 49,009 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

coolant leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,464 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,831 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2010 26,200 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,343 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,343 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,642 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,008 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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MD53 UMV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MD53 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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