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SO53 HBF

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HBF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,440 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,440 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,798 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 105,798 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation Both rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,658 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,658 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,277 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,280 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,888 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 20,261 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,860 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 18,860 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,948 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,376 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,034 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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SO53 HBF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SO53 HBF, 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 SO53 HBF registered?

SO53 HBF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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