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CX04 VLB

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 VLB
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,335 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 143,325 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 136,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 128,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 128,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,320 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,320 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,384 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,365 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 93,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 82,596 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,445 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper mechanism worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,514 miles

front no plate slight damage,but still readable.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,121 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 32,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,053 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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CX04 VLB is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX04 VLB, 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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CX04 VLB is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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