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RL53 TVW

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

27,228 mi
Last recorded27,228 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 TVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 27,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 26,965 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 26,627 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 25,912 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,802 miles

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle bushes starting to perish

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 25,374 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 24,474 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 23,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,933 miles

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

some corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,370 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 19,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 18,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,394 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,650 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 7,737 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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RL53 TVW is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc 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 RL53 TVW, 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 RL53 TVW registered?

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

Is RL53 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 TVW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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