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RL53 TVU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 TVU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,458 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 89,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 74,391 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,391 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear road wheel is noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 68,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,197 miles

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

light corrosion under car and on suspension parts front and rear

Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,688 miles

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

corrosions on suspensions components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

corrosions on suspensions components

Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosions on suspensions components

parking brakes has very little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jun 2019 63,407 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 61,707 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Damage to bodywork

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,447 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some some suspension components

Pass 26 May 2016 56,308 miles

child seat fitted to rear

osr tail light condensated

Fail 26 May 2016 56,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to rear

osr tail light condensated

Pass 21 May 2015 54,109 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 29 May 2014 52,368 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 30 May 2013 47,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,347 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 45,343 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

osf wheel rim dented badly

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,406 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust & rattles internslly

dent in bonnet

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,237 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 37,413 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 24,826 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 24,826 miles

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

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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RL53 TVU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RL53 TVU, 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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RL53 TVU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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