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SO53 VBN

2004 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VBN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,855 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 69,972 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,462 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 55,413 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,546 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,552 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 24,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,346 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 VBN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO53 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

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

Is SO53 VBN safe to buy?

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