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FA04 VUC

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,038 mi
Last recorded107,038 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VUC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 107,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side rear \ rear section of off side and near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure front and rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 24 Oct 2016 107,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side rear \ rear section of off side and near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bumper insecure front and rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of off side and near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of off side and near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 89,774 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre splitting on outer weall

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf tyre splitting on outer weall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,555 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,706 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 55,256 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 55,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,764 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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FA04 VUC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FA04 VUC, 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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FA04 VUC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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