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FY54 ZHU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ZHU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,149 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Mar 2017 93,149 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,330 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 49,626 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 49,626 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 41,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,360 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,360 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,153 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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FY54 ZHU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY54 ZHU, 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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FY54 ZHU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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