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GJ54 VAO

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,664 mi
Last recorded148,664 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VAO
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 129,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 118,170 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,685 miles

Child seats fitted

Offside front steering rack gaitor twisted

Vehicle has a major oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,685 miles

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

Child seats fitted

Offside front steering rack gaitor twisted

Vehicle has a major oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,883 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Wiper blade has a small split on the end

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Sep 2014 93,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F Wiper blade has a small split on the end

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear washers not working

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tail pipe outter skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tail pipe outter skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,396 miles

Engine sump damaged

Nearside rear spring slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,989 miles

nsr tyre tread 1.6 mm on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,827 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 8,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 2,259 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 VAO is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VAO, 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 GJ54 VAO registered?

GJ54 VAO is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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