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YL53 RRU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,506 mi
Last recorded113,506 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RRU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 113,506 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,869 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,515 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,073 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

EXHAUST CORRODED AND FLEX OUTER WEBBING U/S

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,073 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

EXHAUST CORRODED AND FLEX OUTER WEBBING U/S

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,987 miles

EXHAUST FLEX OUTER WEBBING U/S

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 90,844 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

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

EXHAUST FLEX OUTER WEBBING U/S

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY LOW INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 81,551 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 81,551 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,365 miles

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

Management lamp on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 64,612 miles

check engine light on

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,260 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,256 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,852 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 45,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,721 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,118 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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YL53 RRU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL53 RRU, 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 YL53 RRU registered?

YL53 RRU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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