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YL53 ZZO

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,237 mi
Last recorded66,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 ZZO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 66,237 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play anti roll bar drop link ball joints worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes at steering rack connection corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck pipes showing corrosion

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,085 miles

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

Central Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 65,085 miles

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

Central Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,667 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust support hangers corroded & in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,316 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,578 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 58,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,623 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,833 miles

Gearbox leaking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 42,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 32,502 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,092 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,253 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 9,578 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 ZZO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL53 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

YL53 ZZO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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