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DY04 YGM

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 YGM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

condensation in o/s/r outer lamp

coolant level low in bottle

exhaust back box slightly corroded

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front wipers smear

head lamp lenses faded

knock on steering when rocked

o/s number plate light dim

o/s steering rack boot twisted

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread slightly

rear brake efforts low

rear floor corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,178 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts rubber cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre screw in tread air leaking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

both front side light bulbs dim

both front tyres low on edges but has raised edges

exhaust back box metal mounting very corroded

headlamps lens faded

knock on steering rack from inside ?

power steering pipes in places catching some think close to going throw?

Fail 28 Sep 2017 114,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose no clip? (1.8.A.1b)

both front side light bulbs dim

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts rubber cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre screw in tread air leaking

both front tyres low on edges but has raised edges

exhaust back box metal mounting very corroded

knock on steering rack from inside ?

power steering pipes in places catching some think close to going throw?

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,331 miles

engine oil level just below minimum

exhaust back box bracket corroded/thin and centre pipe corroded

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front brake pads visually wearing slightly low

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

inner o/s/r wheel dented

n/s/f indicator going pale

outer n/s/f wheel dented

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

engine oil level just below minimum

exhaust back box bracket corroded/thin and centre pipe corroded

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front brake pads visually wearing slightly low

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded in places

inner o/s/r wheel dented

knock on steering when rocked, rack?

n/s/f indicator going pale

outer n/s/f wheel dented

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front bottom rubber cracking a lot (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear from flexy to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim a bit on outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre a bit out of shape in tread and rubber cracking a lot in tread and low on edges in places

heat cover above exhaust middle pipe loose

Fail 28 Sep 2015 95,909 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front bottom rubber cracking a lot (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear from flexy to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim a bit on outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre a bit out of shape in tread and rubber cracking a lot in tread and low on edges in places

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

heat cover above exhaust middle pipe loose

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,095 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,276 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,415 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,552 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,025 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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DY04 YGM is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY04 YGM, 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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DY04 YGM is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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