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YU53 UMB

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

60,505 mi
Last recorded60,505 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 60,505 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 60,505 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 56,451 miles

rear axle rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2023 56,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,629 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 53,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,473 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 46,009 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,235 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 42,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,033 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,696 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 36,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,038 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,316 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 26,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,407 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,632 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,774 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 17,774 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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 1 Feb 2007 13,194 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 1 Feb 2007 13,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade torn

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 UMB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

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

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