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WM53 GZX

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,116 mi
Last recorded53,116 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 GZX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,116 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 51,743 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,867 miles

surface corrosion to rear axle and all supension components

Fail 25 Oct 2023 49,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion to rear axle and all supension components

Pass 2 Nov 2022 47,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,616 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 28,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,212 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 23,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,763 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres slightly cracked between treads

Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,455 miles

small cut in o/s/r tyre,not through to cords

Pass 19 Apr 2010 13,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,261 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 7,690 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 7,238 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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WM53 GZX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM53 GZX, 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 WM53 GZX registered?

WM53 GZX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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