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NV53 SZU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,603 mi
Last recorded45,603 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SZU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,603 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,818 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

underside has light corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 43,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 42,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 42,401 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 41,048 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 41,045 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 39,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,185 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 27,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 22,016 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 18,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 18,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 17,118 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 16,261 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,332 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 10 May 2011 14,252 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 12,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 10,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 9,189 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,194 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 SZU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NV53 SZU, 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 SZU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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