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DU04 VPM

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,068 mi
Last recorded169,068 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 VPM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 169,068 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 160,049 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,785 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,289 miles

Oil leak

advise brake pipes greesed

Fail 17 Oct 2014 143,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

advise brake pipes greesed

Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,325 miles

bonnet release handle broken

both rear tyres low outer edges

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear flexi to hub brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

turbo area and engine very damp

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,325 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet release handle broken

both rear tyres low outer edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear flexi to hub brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

turbo area and engine very damp

Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,303 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing and low on outer tread

Fail 13 Aug 2012 103,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatsheild loose

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing and low on outer tread

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 71,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,715 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 66,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 66,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,613 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,417 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 54,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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DU04 VPM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU04 VPM, 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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DU04 VPM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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