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YU53 LUH

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,240 mi
Last recorded90,240 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LUH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 90,240 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 90,059 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 76,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 76,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 67,327 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,815 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,137 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,322 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 46,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 41,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,120 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,120 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,840 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,840 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,853 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,739 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 26,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,897 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 LUH is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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