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LV54 VLT

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,888 mi
Last recorded83,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VLT
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 83,888 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2023 78,746 miles

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Fail 29 Dec 2023 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre perished replacement recommended

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

signs of oil leak engine and gear box area

Pass 29 Dec 2022 74,517 miles

signs of oil leak underside vehicle

Fail 29 Dec 2022 74,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replacement recommended (6.1.7 (g) (i))

signs of oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,124 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 67,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 67,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 60,923 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished on 1.6 mil inner shoulder

down pipe flexi mesh deteriorated

front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 28 Dec 2018 60,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished on 1.6 mil inner shoulder

front inner brake pads 80% worn

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,136 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 57,136 miles

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

offside wiper blade perished replacement recomended

Pass 30 Dec 2016 53,711 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,171 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 46,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 46,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 41,930 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 41,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 37,242 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 37,195 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 33,064 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,414 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,766 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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LV54 VLT is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV54 VLT, 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 LV54 VLT registered?

LV54 VLT is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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