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VA53 MTU

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 MTU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 130,460 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

emission is shrugging to reach pass position

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2018 130,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,559 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres outer edge cracking

oil leak

under vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2017 128,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 128,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 125,628 miles

both rear tyres outer edge cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2015 123,430 miles

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

all four tyres outer edge cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,337 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,079 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,079 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 116,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,415 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 94,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,896 miles

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.

Fail 10 Feb 2009 69,896 miles

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.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,640 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 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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VA53 MTU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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