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VF53 GDU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,990 mi
Last recorded101,990 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF53 GDU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 101,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

O/s/f wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,960 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 76,683 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,158 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,470 miles

gearbox mounting is detiorated

water leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,421 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 45,418 miles

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

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

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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VF53 GDU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF53 GDU, 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 VF53 GDU registered?

VF53 GDU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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