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NV04 EBU

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 EBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 90,047 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 90,047 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear number plate poor

Pass 29 May 2020 86,077 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear numer plate poor

Fail 29 May 2020 86,077 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear numer plate poor

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,930 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 53% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,128 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 66,128 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,590 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,590 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,441 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 60,441 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,007 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,903 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,880 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,880 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 18,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,539 miles

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

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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NV04 EBU 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 57.7%.

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 NV04 EBU, 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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NV04 EBU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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