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YF53 UTP

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,714 mi
Last recorded87,714 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 UTP
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 87,714 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody components have surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2025 87,626 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underbody components have surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,678 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 48,541 miles

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

Power steering leak around steering rack.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 40,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind plastic splash guard (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,360 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak coolanr resovoir leaking ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 36,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 34,591 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 30,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,951 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,237 miles

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,224 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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YF53 UTP is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF53 UTP, 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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YF53 UTP is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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