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GJ54 BWE

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,395 mi
Last recorded120,395 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BWE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 120,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 111,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,415 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,459 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn

oil leak from os drive shaft seal

Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly worn

oil leak from os drive shaft seal

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,936 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and has a chunk out of side wall but not to cords

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,650 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front brake slight judder

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2011 59,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front brake slight judder

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,351 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade started splitting at ends

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,249 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low inner and outer

nearside rear tyre tread started to go out of shape

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,486 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 BWE is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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