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SW53 LRU

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,930 mi
Last recorded49,930 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,930 miles

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

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

nearside rear lamp slightly condensed

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low at outer edge

Fail 27 Oct 2014 49,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear lamp slightly condensed

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside blade could clean better

offside front tyre worn low at edges

offside rear tyre wearing low at outer edge

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,472 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,871 miles

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

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

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

foot brake slightly soft.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,206 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,206 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 17,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 17,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 11,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,456 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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SW53 LRU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW53 LRU, 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 SW53 LRU registered?

SW53 LRU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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