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SO53 YLG

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,589 mi
Last recorded81,589 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 YLG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,062 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 64,062 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 39,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,801 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 27,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,294 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN IN INSIDE DUE TO BROKEN SPRING FOULING.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 23,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 23,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 22,104 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 19,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,842 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,261 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,610 miles

Slight damage to driver's seatbelt webbing.

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 YLG is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

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

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