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FY04 VJL

2004 Mazda 2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VJL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,113 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,430 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,111 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 50,111 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,387 miles

slight play n/s/f suspension

Fail 11 Nov 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play n/s/f suspension

Pass 12 Nov 2018 43,834 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 38,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 36,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 29,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 25,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,048 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 19,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,526 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,520 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,878 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2008 13,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Mar 2007 10,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 10,149 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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FY04 VJL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY04 VJL, 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 FY04 VJL registered?

FY04 VJL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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