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YU53 LVJ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 LVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,467 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,674 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 90,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 81,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,061 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,682 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,610 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,490 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,393 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,761 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 LVJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

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