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PL53 WLV

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,985 mi
Last recorded62,985 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 WLV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

E.M.L. (engine management light ) ON

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REARS ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,994 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,050 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,050 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,850 miles

steering wheel cover fitted.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,388 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 30 Mar 2012 29,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,833 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,359 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,359 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 11,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,946 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 WLV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLV, 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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What year was PL53 WLV registered?

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

Is PL53 WLV safe to buy?

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