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BP53 MZN

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 MZN
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 71,966 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded ()

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Smashed (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 67,230 miles

Body panel insecure Front Radiator Support Panel Damaged/Smashed & Radiator Lower Support Missing, Cable Tie Holding Radiator Up Loosely By Top Hose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle O/S/F Door Does Not Open From Outside Or Inside Handle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S/F Aim Has No Pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Front Headlamps Misted Over (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Vehicle Has No Brake Lights At All (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wipers Split & Streaky (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak No Coolant Present In Expansion Tank ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded ()

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/S/F Sidelight Inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Number Plate Smashed (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 61,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 56,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 50,159 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 45,209 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 45,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 40,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre rubber deteriorated

coolant leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,026 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inside edge uneven wear rubber deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre inside edge uneven wear rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,722 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal insecure (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 35,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,218 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 28,214 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 25,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,264 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 23,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,745 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 14,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,994 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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BP53 MZN is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 MZN, 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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BP53 MZN is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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