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NH53 EBJ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 EBJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,759 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall has a tear in wall and cord showing "Chalked" (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,479 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 35,040 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,204 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,826 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 25,826 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)

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 21 Jul 2010 20,419 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,447 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,360 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,886 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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NH53 EBJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NH53 EBJ, 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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NH53 EBJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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