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SO53 VBL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,099 mi
Last recorded77,099 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,099 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Mar 2019 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Mar 2018 63,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,772 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit, deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion nearside and offside front metal brake pipes

corrosion nearside rear metal brake pipe

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit, deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,096 miles

slight seep from PAS pipe

Fail 24 Mar 2015 50,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight seep from PAS pipe

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,861 miles

slight leak from gearbox.

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 26 Jun 2013 40,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

slight leak from gearbox.

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 3 Jul 2012 36,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,089 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,615 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 9,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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SO53 VBL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO53 VBL, 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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SO53 VBL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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