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WL53 OUD

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,626 mi
Last recorded88,626 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 OUD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,573 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,954 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,938 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,612 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 77,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,909 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 67,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,493 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on edges

exhaust system is corroded and has slight blow

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,663 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,831 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn low

Pass 26 Jan 2011 42,410 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,995 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm both edges low

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm inner edge worn low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,699 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,418 miles

stone chips on w/screen

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,640 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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WL53 OUD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL53 OUD, 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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WL53 OUD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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