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NJ54 WRA

2004 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,328 mi
Last recorded105,328 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 WRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,998 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rear section corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 78,032 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,702 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,701 miles

Brake pivot excessively corroded and cable (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,611 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting, but still effective

brake pipes coated in underseal preventing visual inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,605 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting, but still effective

brake pipes coated in underseal preventing visual inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,422 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 57,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,742 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 37,660 miles

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,109 miles

slight corrision on front discs

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,876 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,514 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 20,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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NJ54 WRA is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ54 WRA, 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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NJ54 WRA is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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