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YK53 EPD

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,670 mi
Last recorded153,670 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 EPD
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,670 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 153,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR SECTIONS,, FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 147,570 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 147,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S/F.. BULB WRONG? (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,348 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 135,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE FRONT INNERS (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 135,348 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE FRONT INNERS (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak O/S/R (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working O/S/R (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 119,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,195 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONTS AND REARS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 104,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONTS AND REARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 93,269 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,240 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 80,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 74,793 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2012 74,793 miles

slight wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2011 66,200 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 23 Jan 2010 57,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,945 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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YK53 EPD is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK53 EPD, 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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YK53 EPD is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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