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PL53 AHK

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,640 mi
Last recorded173,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 AHK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 173,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel camber in, possible bent hub

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

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

engine oil level low

high level stoplight not working

Fail 2 Mar 2022 173,640 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front wheel camber in, possible bent hub

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

engine oil level low

high level stoplight not working

offside parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Feb 2021 167,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hub/strut bent causing wheel to camber inwards wearing inner edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 167,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hub/strut bent causing wheel to camber inwards wearing inner edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mis-shaped on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 163,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 163,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 154,129 miles

high level stoplight not working

Pass 3 Mar 2018 145,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 137,552 miles

center brake light not working?

Fail 1 Mar 2017 137,552 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level below minimum (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center brake light not working?

Pass 16 Feb 2016 126,963 miles

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

oil leak under engine / gearbox

Fail 16 Feb 2016 126,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak under engine / gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,366 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlight beam pattern only just visable

Fail 19 Feb 2015 117,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlight beam pattern only just visable

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,984 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 107,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc's worn & corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2013 99,016 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front disc's worn & corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2012 90,874 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 84,730 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 12 Feb 2010 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,630 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,492 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 AHK is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AHK, 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 AHK is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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