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PL53 ZGJ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,041 mi
Last recorded66,041 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ZGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,041 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer C.V Boot has slight leak

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 61,034 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer C.V Boot has slight leak

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 56,570 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 56,564 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,473 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F Tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,657 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,599 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,290 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 40,289 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,742 miles

Both front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places (esp at pipe clip areas)

Front and rear tyres starting to get abit perrished and cracked at inner/outer sidewall areas

Front to rear metal fuel pipe getting abit corroded in places

P.A.S. metal pipes getting abit corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,364 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 9,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 8,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 6,487 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 ZGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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