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OW53 UPT

2004 Mazda 2

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 UPT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,072 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 119,032 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,546 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 110,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,940 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,159 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,022 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 52,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 52,853 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,907 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 34,537 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,386 miles

advise not charging

advise off side front inner wing cover missing to engine+pipe insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise not charging

advise off side front inner wing cover missing to engine+pipe insecure

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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OW53 UPT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OW53 UPT, 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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OW53 UPT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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