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VA53 LZV

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 LZV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 86,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,045 miles

All rigid brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, Nearside and Offside

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Vehicle has heavy bitumen coating to various areas and potential repairs including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components and braking components

Fail 14 Feb 2025 77,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed and accident damaged sill split (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust to middle joint blowing and exhaust flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak expansion bottle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded at end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

under side car and suspension parts corroded in places

Pass 2 Feb 2024 73,194 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 63,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 62,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 54,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,322 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,737 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,818 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,588 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,878 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 27,232 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,927 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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VA53 LZV is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VA53 LZV, 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 VA53 LZV registered?

VA53 LZV is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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