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DG04 MFE

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,180 mi
Last recorded102,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MFE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,663 miles

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 100,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,163 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 91,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 91,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 88,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,316 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 87,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,139 miles

rear wiper smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,224 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 80,224 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 70,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen wipers splitting at the ends.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,877 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,088 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,591 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,733 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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DG04 MFE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG04 MFE, 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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DG04 MFE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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