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GJ54 VCA

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VCA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 105,100 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from expansion tank bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

advise tracking tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2018 105,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working sidelights in op (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from expansion tank bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

advise tracking tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge and has damage on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,327 miles

backbox outerskin corroded

nearside front tyre 3mm

nearside rear tyre cracked and on 2mm

offside rear tyre cracked and on 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,264 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

slight power steering fluid seap

Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished

slight power steering fluid seap

Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,748 miles

All 4 tyres tread starting to perish/crack

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 71,748 miles

All 4 tyres tread starting to perish/crack

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,335 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,074 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2010 47,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,379 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,204 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,412 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 VCA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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