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DG04 MFJ

2004 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 MFJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 81,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,371 miles

Both Front Brake Pipes have slight corrosion but not excessive

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,371 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp wants adjusting will carry out on retest (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Both Front Brake Pipes have slight corrosion but not excessive

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,329 miles

Slight corrosion to both rear and both front brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to both rear and both front brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,785 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,112 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,189 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,649 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,561 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,201 miles

slight judder front brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,198 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,686 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,981 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 MFJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DG04 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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