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PE53 VFC

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,831 mi
Last recorded118,831 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 VFC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,831 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 118,682 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Nov 2022 118,682 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,220 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,734 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 116,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 110,433 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 110,432 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating discs pitted corroded and worn (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flexi hoes clip insecure

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,577 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,476 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,258 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 89,258 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,082 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 80,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,613 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 49,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,531 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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PE53 VFC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE53 VFC, 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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PE53 VFC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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