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FG54 PLJ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,272 mi
Last recorded70,272 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 PLJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section between, flexible section and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section between, flexible section and wheel cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle and beside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle and beside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 67,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,132 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hard pipe to caliper flexible section. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,596 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,298 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 44,397 miles

Both rear tyres persihed

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

Power steering pump weeping oil

Pass 23 May 2014 30,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 26,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,227 miles

!front brakes have an 18% imbalance!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded and pited

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 23,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

!front brakes have an 18% imbalance!

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded and pited

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,633 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,460 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 10,299 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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FG54 PLJ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG54 PLJ, 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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FG54 PLJ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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