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YU53 UML

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

34,994 mi
Last recorded34,994 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 UML
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 34,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 34,154 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 34,154 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 33,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 32,865 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 32,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,068 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 30,461 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 29,579 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 29,122 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 27,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 26,053 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,697 miles

water ingress to rear number plate

Fail 28 Jan 2015 24,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

water ingress to rear number plate

Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,797 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 21,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 20,400 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 20,400 miles

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

nearside front wiperblade split.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 18,969 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 15,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,680 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 5 Feb 2007 10,453 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 UML is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 UML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 UML registered?

YU53 UML is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YU53 UML shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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