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LY04 VBL

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,391 mi
Last recorded72,391 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 VBL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,720 miles

light misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2016 64,720 miles

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

light misting of oil around steering rack

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,330 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 54,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,901 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 46,547 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,685 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 37,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 32,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 14,604 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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LY04 VBL is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LY04 VBL, 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 LY04 VBL registered?

LY04 VBL is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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