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PL53 AHJ

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,964 mi
Last recorded80,964 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 AHJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK AROUND THE GEAR BOX

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

REAR BRAKE SHOE BACKING PLATE CORRODING

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 80,964 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded MID TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK AROUND THE GEAR BOX

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

REAR BRAKE SHOE BACKING PLATE CORRODING

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 7 Mar 2024 76,598 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 74,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top bearing tight

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 73,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front top bearing tight

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 68,256 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,899 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,899 miles

Brake performance not tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 60,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear drums (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 60,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear drums (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,528 miles

cracks in both front tyres

Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,528 miles

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

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,099 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 50,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,089 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 40,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,898 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,413 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 24,085 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,125 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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PL53 AHJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PL53 AHJ, 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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PL53 AHJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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