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HY04 VLZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,072 mi
Last recorded115,072 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 VLZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 115,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front wiper linkage worn and over swepping to body

Pass 12 Oct 2018 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 9 Oct 2018 109,900 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 3 Oct 2017 104,818 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,836 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 98,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 93,097 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 93,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,461 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,461 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,509 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight corrosion; front subframe

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2007 26,233 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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HY04 VLZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY04 VLZ, 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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HY04 VLZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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