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DC53 FYR

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,807 mi
Last recorded75,807 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FYR
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,807 miles

Nearside front tyre worn

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

M.I.L illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 74,395 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

M.I.L illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 69,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,249 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel onto suspension arm (2.2.D.2a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,305 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,305 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 59,098 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on outer tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,840 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,377 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 21,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,970 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 FYR is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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