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OV54 DJZ

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,950 mi
Last recorded142,950 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 DJZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 142,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear bumpers damaged

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 142,950 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear bumpers damaged

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 140,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front and rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2022 139,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damage

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Jun 2022 139,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper damage

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 139,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 139,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 138,581 miles

front bumper damaged.

Fail 16 Jun 2020 138,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge, tyre also no fitted to side wall instructions. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,528 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,644 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 131,682 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 131,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,249 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 114,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 83,887 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,075 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 76,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil leak.

slight water damage to rear number plate.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 40,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,803 miles

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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OV54 DJZ is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV54 DJZ, 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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OV54 DJZ is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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