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GL04 BNF

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,233 mi
Last recorded98,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 BNF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,233 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 98,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 80,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wiper mechanism worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Sep 2019 74,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wiper mechanism worn

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2018 69,095 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s + n/s headlights faded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,985 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

o/s + n/s headlights faded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,323 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Wipers starting to split on ends

Fail 3 Sep 2016 63,312 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Wipers starting to split on ends

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,300 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,683 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 43,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,594 miles

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,962 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 14,278 miles

drivers door mirror has slight damage but not affecting view

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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GL04 BNF is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL04 BNF, 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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GL04 BNF is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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