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AP53 VPT

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,533 mi
Last recorded130,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VPT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 130,533 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and minor leak

Fail 26 Jan 2021 130,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,908 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,545 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,734 miles

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

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

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

engine has a misting of oil

Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine has a misting of oil

exhaust heat shield (beside fuel tank) insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,169 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,169 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,962 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,973 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 68,965 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,657 miles

Auxillary drive belt deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,990 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,990 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,729 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,729 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,624 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,688 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,398 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,308 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AP53 VPT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 VPT, 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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AP53 VPT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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