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DL04 AOU

2004 Mazda 2

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 AOU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,740 miles

Rear axle beam corroded on ends near shock absorber mounting points

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,592 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 65,241 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around area of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 65,080 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around area of pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 57,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,196 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 56,196 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

all brake pipes from front to rear corroded

slight coolant leak from plastic housing behind inlet manifold

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

PAS PIPES CORRODED

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,913 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MISS SCREEN (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front BRAKE IMBALANCE 18%

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

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

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

PAS PIPES CORRODED

SMALL STONE CHIPS TO WINDSCREEN ZONE A

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,364 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,452 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 19 Apr 2013 34,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,619 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 26,619 miles

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

engine management light on

o/s/r wearing on outer side which is on 3/2mm

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,602 miles

front number plate has a small crack

marks on vehicle

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 30 May 2009 17,755 miles

NOTE damage to body work and front bumper

exhaust emissions just met legal min requirments (co 0.27% vol) max is 0.30%vol.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,879 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 15,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 14,007 miles

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

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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DL04 AOU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DL04 AOU, 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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DL04 AOU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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