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YJ53 ZUD

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,687 mi
Last recorded199,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ZUD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 199,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 197,196 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 194,386 miles

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 194,386 miles

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 194,369 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 191,452 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 191,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracking on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 188,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,809 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 182,791 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 182,791 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 178,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 8 Jan 2019 178,845 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 15 Jan 2018 174,962 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 174,962 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,960 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 168,960 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 162,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight blow from rear exhaust

suspension corroded front and rear

temporary repair carried out to front exhaust

Fail 18 Jan 2016 162,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded front & rear

engine covers fit obscuring some components

front brake discs corroded & pitted & pads worn

front no plate deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight blow from rear exhaust

temporary repair carried out to front exhaust

Fail 8 Jan 2016 162,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded front & rear

engine covers fit obscuring some components

front brake discs corroded & pitted & pads worn

front no plate deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 156,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 156,295 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 148,085 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 148,083 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 142,256 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 142,246 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 136,244 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 135,917 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

One rear exhaust support broken

Pass 6 Jan 2011 128,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 123,085 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 107,518 miles

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

wiper mechanisum worn catching scuttle trim

Pass 8 Jan 2008 83,490 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 83,490 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,615 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 ZUD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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