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FG04 VGJ

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,127 mi
Last recorded46,127 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 VGJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 46,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mostly greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 44,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion tank

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 44,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mostly greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak expansion tank

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 43,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 43,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 40,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,602 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,215 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 38,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,885 miles

Centre stop light not working

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,478 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,952 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,027 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,737 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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FG04 VGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FG04 VGJ, 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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What year was FG04 VGJ registered?

FG04 VGJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 VGJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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