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GJ54 BWC

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,711 mi
Last recorded89,711 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BWC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 89,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,080 miles

rear exhaust mount rotted away from rear box

Fail 28 Sep 2019 82,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

rear exhaust mount rotted away from rear box

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,276 miles

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

Offside small chip in zone a

Fail 3 Oct 2018 69,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside small chip in zone a

Pass 5 Oct 2017 63,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 63,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 51,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the front pipe flexy is deteriated

the ns of the vehicle has damage in a few places

the nsf wiper is slightly smearing the screen

Fail 26 Aug 2015 51,766 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

the front pipe flexy is deteriated

the ns of the vehicle has damage in a few places

the nsf wiper is slightly smearing the screen

Pass 22 Sep 2014 45,225 miles

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,139 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,091 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,685 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,537 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 27,471 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,033 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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GJ54 BWC is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ54 BWC, 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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GJ54 BWC is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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