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MW53 VZU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,544 mi
Last recorded97,544 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 91,438 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,164 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 78,164 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 71,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,017 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 50,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,094 miles

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

advise centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,366 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 20,366 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 18,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 16,933 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack around sidewall and tread

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack around sidewall and tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,933 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack around sidewall and tread

N/S & O/S Front tyres starting to crack around sidewall and tread

Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,479 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,049 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front wiper worn

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 VZU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MW53 VZU, 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 MW53 VZU registered?

MW53 VZU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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