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SO53 VBP

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,036 mi
Last recorded79,036 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 VBP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 79,036 miles

both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease

Fail 6 Aug 2015 79,036 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,214 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,139 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,705 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,280 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,280 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Aug 2011 57,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,294 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

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 VBP is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

Is SO53 VBP safe to buy?

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