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DC53 EPU

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,397 mi
Last recorded77,397 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EPU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,397 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,869 miles

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

N/S-O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,984 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,442 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,042 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 32,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,492 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,266 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,482 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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DC53 EPU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DC53 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

DC53 EPU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is DC53 EPU safe to buy?

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