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OW04 BMU

2004 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

79,497 mi
Last recorded79,497 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda 255,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 BMU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm scrubbing inner edge severely 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm scrubbing inner edge severely 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 74,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 74,491 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,851 miles

Central Rear Stop light interior cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 67,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop light interior cover missing

Coolant level low

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 61,509 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2019 54,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 43,954 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,954 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 37,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 36,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,257 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 28,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 28,692 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,227 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 22,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,683 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 11,044 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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OW04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OW04 BMU, 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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OW04 BMU is a 2004 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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