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YC53 NLZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,253 mi
Last recorded116,253 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 116,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

Fail 21 Jan 2016 110,975 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Nearside Wing mirror cover missing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,677 miles

NSF Wing mirror cover missing

NSR Outer tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF Wing mirror cover missing

NSR Outer tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,502 miles

NSF wing mirror cover missing

NSR outer tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NSF wing mirror cover missing

NSR outer tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2012 96,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 89,909 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 89,909 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,437 miles

both front brake discs showing rust starting

Fail 16 Feb 2010 71,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,731 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 62,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,012 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 53,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,862 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 NLZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC53 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

YC53 NLZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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