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FG04 MWU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 MWU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 130,339 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 130,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,495 miles

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

back box corroded but not blowing

slight inbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 4 Apr 2013 118,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

back box corroded but not blowing

slight inbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,543 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,587 miles

puncture n/s/r tyre.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,587 miles

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

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

puncture n/s/r tyre.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,183 miles

1.Small cut in osf tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

2.Small cut nsf tyre outer sidewall but not to cords

Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,078 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FG04 MWU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG04 MWU, 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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FG04 MWU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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