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YU53 LUF

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,141 mi
Last recorded91,141 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LUF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 91,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,375 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,305 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 61,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 59,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,994 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,070 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,260 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,746 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,588 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 20,463 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,647 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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YU53 LUF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YU53 LUF, 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 YU53 LUF registered?

YU53 LUF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 LUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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