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YC53 GRT

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,746 mi
Last recorded78,746 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 GRT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 78,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Rear seats removed

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,648 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 72,658 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 72,658 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2022 68,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,634 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,869 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,594 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 174,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,481 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,188 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 13,222 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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YC53 GRT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YC53 GRT, 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 YC53 GRT registered?

YC53 GRT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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