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EF04 BUE

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,867 mi
Last recorded120,867 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BUE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,867 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp requires polish

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

Offside headlamp requires polish

coolant filler bottle cracked and leaking water onto/ off side front headlight

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside headlamp requires polish

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

Offside headlamp requires polish

coolant filler bottle cracked and leaking water onto/ off side front headlight

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,445 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 82,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,328 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 79,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,911 miles

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

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

Rear beam axle damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 63,483 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,237 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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EF04 BUE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF04 BUE, 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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EF04 BUE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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