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SE53 ULM

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,552 mi
Last recorded81,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 ULM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 81,552 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,531 miles

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,364 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 41,544 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 41,543 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,699 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,699 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,985 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,104 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,860 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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SE53 ULM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SE53 ULM, 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 SE53 ULM registered?

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

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