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NX53 MXH

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,517 mi
Last recorded56,517 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 MXH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 56,517 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 56,517 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILLER NECK ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 54,926 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,987 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 52,830 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 51,735 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 51,735 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 49,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 49,282 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,286 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 43,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 41,002 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 38,116 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 38,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 35,080 miles

all brake pipes that have not been replaced have some corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 35,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes that have not been replaced have some corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 31,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,926 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 28,705 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,234 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 25,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 22,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,562 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED

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 23 Jan 2007 13,965 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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NX53 MXH is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NX53 MXH, 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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NX53 MXH is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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