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SE53 ULL

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,593 mi
Last recorded87,593 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 ULL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,593 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear coil springs - corroded and weakened

n/s/r tyre - pressure low

o/s/f tyre - at wear indicators

o/s/r tyre - sidewall perished and cracked

windscreen - damaged/scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 82,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 72,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 63,677 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 63,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pressure switch (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,706 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,970 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,590 miles

slight smear at front wipers

Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,932 miles

centre brake pipe slightly corroded

engine management light on

front discs corroded

nearside front tyre has groove on inner edge from rubbing componant,not through to cords

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,437 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2011 27,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

slight cracking on tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,847 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,632 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade torn.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 10,862 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 10,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SE53 ULL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SE53 ULL, 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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SE53 ULL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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