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MW53 URF

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,804 mi
Last recorded86,804 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 URF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,804 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside all suspensionpower steering pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2019

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,133 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,133 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 84,434 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 84,434 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,183 miles

all steel brake pipes corroded

front pads low tread

osf tyre cracking in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 64,072 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

car has slight miss fire....

drivers window will not go up.....

o/s/f wiper is split....

Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,770 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,802 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2011 46,711 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Air bag warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,888 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,805 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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MW53 URF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW53 URF, 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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MW53 URF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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