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OV54 VWG

2004 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VWG
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 116,034 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 116,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear road wheels buckled

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system badly corroded

front brake discs badly corroded

front windscreen damaged and cracked along top edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,331 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 109,498 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,498 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 106,693 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 106,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,656 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 99,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 99,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 90,837 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 88,964 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 88,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 62,408 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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OV54 VWG is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWG, 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 OV54 VWG registered?

OV54 VWG is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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