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CJ53 VCO

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 VCO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,395 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 77,612 miles

EML light on vehicle prior to 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlights faded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,612 miles

EML light on vehicle prior to 2008

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlights faded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 66,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 62,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 60,839 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,558 miles

EML ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,484 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn to 3mm & very low on edges

coolant leak from coolant tank

Fail 19 Nov 2013 44,344 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

wiper linkage worn/loose, (free play)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,344 miles

engine oil leak

wiper linkage worn/loose, (free play)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,078 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,074 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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CJ53 VCO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJ53 VCO, 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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CJ53 VCO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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