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CV04 BMU

2004 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,787 mi
Last recorded98,787 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 BMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,787 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 79,677 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 79,540 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 72,681 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2015 72,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,940 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 62,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,975 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 58,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,436 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,101 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,375 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 27,327 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,778 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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CV04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CV04 BMU, 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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CV04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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