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DC53 NHO

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,004 mi
Last recorded85,004 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,508 miles

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

slight coolant leak front of engine block

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,508 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

slight coolant leak front of engine block

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,543 miles

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

n/s/r tyre surface cracking inbetween tread

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre worn on the outside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 63,488 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre worn on the outside edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,126 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,734 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,363 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 43,562 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 36,443 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cuts in sidewalls of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in sidewalls of n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in sidewall of n/s/r tyre

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,903 miles

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

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 NHO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

DC53 NHO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is DC53 NHO safe to buy?

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