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NV53 SZO

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,315 mi
Last recorded63,315 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 63,315 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 63,315 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 62,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres showing signs slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,311 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,153 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 58,153 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,891 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 56,891 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 55,143 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear axel bushes worn/perished

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,822 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 51,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,394 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 48,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,957 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 43,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,305 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,090 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,914 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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NV53 SZO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV53 SZO, 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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NV53 SZO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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