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LV54 VLX

2004 Mazda 2

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,671 mi
Last recorded100,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VLX
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 100,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,128 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Oct 2024 97,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Injector seals blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Oct 2023 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,086 miles

Injector seal leaking exhaust gas under bonnet

Pass 6 Oct 2021 87,959 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 87,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,256 miles

Both rear tyres have some radial cracks 195/50/15

Nearside front indicator amber colour fadding

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,282 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed goodyear efficient grip 195/55/15 82v (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,223 miles

Both headlamp images poor

Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 49,128 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 49,123 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,002 miles

conti 195/50/15 offside front tyre on legal limit nearside front getting low and both rears starting to perish between treads

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,650 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 27,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 20,839 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 VLX is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV54 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

LV54 VLX is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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