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YJ53 MHR

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,123 mi
Last recorded103,123 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MHR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 103,123 miles

Advise exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Advise high level brake light inop

Nearside Front Tyre is worn heavily on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,475 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre deviod of tread on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,475 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside front tyre deviod of tread on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,431 miles

Advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,196 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 94,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 83,553 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,676 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 72,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 65,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,781 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 49,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,729 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,901 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,901 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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YJ53 MHR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YJ53 MHR, 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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YJ53 MHR is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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