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DC53 CVW

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

108,800 mi
Last recorded108,800 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 CVW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,800 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 108,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 104,600 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,302 miles

Lower engine mount lower bush split

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Lower engine mount lower bush split

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,177 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 97,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,504 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 91,500 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 83,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 83,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine linht on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,758 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,535 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,612 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 47,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,108 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2011 40,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,919 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 32,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,098 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 30,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 274,747 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre on 2-3mm on the outer edge

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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DC53 CVW is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DC53 CVW, 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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What year was DC53 CVW registered?

DC53 CVW is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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