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PL53 ZGY

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,556 mi
Last recorded53,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ZGY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 53,556 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 52,136 miles

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

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

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

under body oil sprayed

Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,578 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre over 10 years old.

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,719 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 40,133 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,257 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,801 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,660 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,433 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 21,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,644 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,876 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 ZGY is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZGY, 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 ZGY is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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