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SJ53 HKC

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 HKC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,187 miles

both front to rear brakepipes

steering rack slight leak

Pass 8 Feb 2020 61,147 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,416 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 54,390 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,744 miles

EML light on

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Floor pan corroded

NSF shock worn

OSR tyre wall perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,159 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint rubber bush perished

Offside Front Inner wheel edge dented

Offside Rear Tyre wall worn/perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Ball joint rubber bush perished

Offside Front Inner wheel edge dented

Offside Rear Tyre wall worn/perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 49,101 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 46,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,101 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,714 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 26,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,777 miles

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

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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SJ53 HKC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SJ53 HKC, 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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SJ53 HKC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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