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WD53 CHH

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 CHH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock protection kit damaged/insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine running fast at idle

exhaust flexi worn

exhaust heat shield lose/insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2023 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock protection kit damaged/insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant level low

engine running fast at idle

exhaust flexi worn

exhaust heat shield lose/insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,299 miles

Engine running too fast possibly due to vacuum leak

Front Exhaust flexy worn

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2022 101,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet fails to open

Engine running too fast possibly due to vacuum leak

Front Exhaust flexy worn

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 9,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 96,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit as water inside

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine lower stabiliser rod bushs worn

fuel tank filler/breather pipes corroded

wiper linkages worn

Pass 15 May 2019 89,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabiliser bush worn

wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 9 May 2019 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on min

lower engine stabiliser bush worn

wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 10 May 2018 84,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly poor at clearing

Valve stem slightly damaged all slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filler & vent pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 84,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside windscreen wiper slightly poor at clearing

Valve stem slightly damaged all slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

fuel filler & vent pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 79,119 miles

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

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT POOR PATTERN (LENS CRAZED)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush & SLEEVE SPLIT (2.7.4)

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

Rear BOTH TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Inner engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 May 2017 79,119 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT AUTO ADJUST INOP

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT POOR PATTERN (LENS CRAZED)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush & SLEEVE SPLIT (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

Rear BOTH TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Rear Inner engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 71,804 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH STICKS (NOT RELEASING CORRECTLY)

BOTH HEAD LIGHT PATTERNS POOR (LENS CRAZED)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INER RIM BUCKLED (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 MM INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged PERISHED (4.1.D.1e)

PAS PIPE INSECURE

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,795 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,821 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres getting low

ns front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,264 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,812 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,230 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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WD53 CHH is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WD53 CHH, 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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WD53 CHH is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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