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SM53 KCG

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 KCG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 105,570 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,851 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,538 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,678 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges and has cut around the outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passengers front door sticking but can still be opened from inside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edges and has cut around the outer sidewall

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passengers front door sticking but can still be opened from inside

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,121 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 63,121 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,243 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,243 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 46,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,879 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking in centre

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,332 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,136 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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SM53 KCG is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 55,318 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM53 KCG, 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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SM53 KCG is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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