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HT04 VAU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 VAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 119,303 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 119,303 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,343 miles

Oil leak under engine

Fail 4 Jan 2016 117,343 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak under engine

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 115,365 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 112,745 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2013 107,485 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2013 107,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 102,618 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, both rear on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Fail 7 Jan 2012 102,618 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 3.5mm, both rear on 3.5mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14 82T.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 98,168 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner and outer edges

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3.5mm 175/65r14 82t n/s/f 82h

Pass 4 Jan 2011 98,168 miles

slight damage to bodywork

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and badly worn on inner and outer edges

tyre tread depths n/s/f 1.6mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 3.5mm 175/65r14 82t n/s/f 82h

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,672 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisie not yet rough when rotated

tyre tread depthsn/s/f 4mm o/s/f new n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 175/65r14t n/s/f h rated

Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,672 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing noisie not yet rough when rotated

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 1.6mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 4mm 175/65r14t n/s/f h rated

Fail 14 Jan 2009 74,875 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre (not repairable).

rear silencer outer casing badly corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14T.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,875 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre (not repairable).

rear silencer outer casing badly corroded.

slight engine oil leak.

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 175/65/14T.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,131 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 56,131 miles

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

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

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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HT04 VAU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HT04 VAU, 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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HT04 VAU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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