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SC53 ZWV

2004 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,221 mi
Last recorded113,221 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 ZWV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,221 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 112,225 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine managment light is on.

Exhaust emissions only just passed test.

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm.

o/s/f brake disc is corroded on inside.

o/s/f wiper arm is loose.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 96,378 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 96,378 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 68,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,181 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,181 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,395 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,683 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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SC53 ZWV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SC53 ZWV, 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 SC53 ZWV registered?

SC53 ZWV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is SC53 ZWV safe to buy?

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