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YW53 DLU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 DLU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 102,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,125 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,266 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to n/s front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to n/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to o/s front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feeds to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to n/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 87,878 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to n/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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 28 Jan 2015 81,145 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,526 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,150 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2012 59,970 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,356 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 34,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,940 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 DLU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW53 DLU, 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 DLU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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