MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
emission is shrugging to reach pass position
oil leak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
emission is shrugging to reach pass position
oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
all four tyres outer edge cracking
oil leak
under vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)
all four tyres outer edge cracking
oil leak
under vehicle has general corrosion
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
under vehicle has general corrosion
both rear tyres outer edge cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres outer edge cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres worn on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
No oil on dip stick 2lts added befor test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
cut to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose braids or cords.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
cut to n/s/r tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to expose braids or cords.
How Reliable is the Mazda 2?
Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA53 MTU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VA53 MTU, 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 MTU registered?
VA53 MTU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is VA53 MTU safe to buy?
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