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YW53 CFO

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,950 mi
Last recorded60,950 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CFO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,950 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 60,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 59,762 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 59,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 58,707 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 57,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 56,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 56,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak expansion tank cap

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 55,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 53,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,994 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 51,990 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (PAS Fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking Power steering system has a major fluid leak (severely contaminated underneath and requires wash to identify location) (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 49,636 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component possible switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,214 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 44,803 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,983 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,983 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,393 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,540 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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YW53 CFO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 YW53 CFO, 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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YW53 CFO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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